Tortoises rely on vision and other senses to navigate their surroundings, forage for food, and identify predators and threats. So, it’s concerning when you find a tortoise with its eyes […]
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How To Get Rid of Bugs in A Tortoise Enclosure
Tortoises don’t have a species-specific smell, but all animals poop and pee. So, their enclosures will get dirty and attract bacteria. Inevitably, when this happens, a bad smell will arise. […]
Do Tortoises Know Their Names? [Learn, Recognize + Respond]
Tortoises can learn clever tricks and retain information for months or years. However, tortoises don’t know their names, as they can only hear heavy vibrations and low-range sounds. The average […]
6 Sounds Tortoises Make (And What They Mean)
Tortoises are considered quiet or even noiseless animals. As they’re solitary creatures, there’s less need for advanced communication between tortoises. Despite their largely silent nature, there are certain noises that […]
How Big Does A Russian Tortoise Get? [Adult Male + Female Size]
Russian tortoises are popular pets due to their diminutive size. However, you must prepare for their full-grown size and not just their current length, width, height, and weight. Adult Russian […]
What Can You Use for Tortoise Bedding? [Safe + Unsafe Options]
Tortoise bedding needs certain qualities to be fit for purpose. It must be good for burrowing, hold moisture, provide insulation, offer drainage, and be easy to clean. Small tortoises need […]
Does A Tortoise Need A Heat Lamp At Night?
As tortoises are cold-blooded animals, they rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. Tortoises need an external heat source, and a heat lamp gives off UV radiation, which […]
How Do I Know If My Tortoise’s Beak Is Too Long?
Looking at a tortoise from the side, you’ll see a hard and sharp overhang over the mouth. This is known as the tortoise’s beak, which is responsible for breaking off […]
What Light Does A Tortoise Need? [UVA + UVB Lighting]
Tortoises require adequate exposure to different types of lighting. They can experience metabolic bone disease (MBD) and difficulty thermoregulating without lighting and the warmth it brings. Depending on where you […]