Tortoises are slow movers, but they’re skilled at hiding, digging, and climbing. It’s impossible to watch an outdoor tortoise at all times, and indoor tortoises are adept at escaping when […]
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How To Prevent Pyramiding in Tortoises [Unnatural Scute Growth]
Tortoises are susceptible to shell problems, especially during their formative years. Shell pyramiding occurs due to dietary, sunlight, substrate, or humidity oversights. Unfortunately, pyramiding can’t be reversed, but you can […]
What Can You Use for Tortoise Bedding? [Safe + Unsafe Options]
There are several good tortoise bedding options. Not only must a tortoise be able to burrow into its bedding, but it should hold its shape and provide moisture to hydrate […]
Why Do Tortoise Headbutt? [7 Reasons Why Tortoises Ram Things]
Tortoises headbutt each other by bracing their legs and ramming themselves forward, causing their shells to collide with other tortoises, objects, or humans. Tortoises won’t harm themselves by headbutting but […]
What Tortoises Stay Small Forever? [6 Tortoises That Don’t Grow Big]
Small tortoises are adorable and easy to keep. You won’t need much space for their enclosures, and they don’t eat as much food. A miniature tortoise is a cute pocket […]
What Can Tortoises NOT Eat? [Plants, Fruits + Veg To Avoid]
Tortoises enjoy eating brightly-colored foods with interesting smells. Unfortunately, with so many plants, fruits, and vegetables available, poisoning and toxicity are ever-present risks. Tortoises shouldn’t eat flowers like poinsettias, gardenias, […]
Can A Tortoise Survive Without Its Shell? [Here’s Why It Won’t Live]
Tortoises differ from other reptiles because they have a hard outer shell, not just scales. Tortoises are born with shells, which grow during their physical development. Their bones, nerves, blood […]
Can A Tortoise Get Constipated? [My Tortoise Isn’t Pooping]
Tortoises don’t poop as much as other animals but can become constipated. Tortoises that can’t poop will become lethargic and disinterested in food, appearing stressed and uncomfortable. Tortoises develop hard […]
How Long Can A Tortoise Sleep? [Hours Per Day + Patterns]
It may seem that tortoises are always sleeping. If your tortoise appears to be asleep constantly, you may feel concerned, but it’s normal for tortoises to rest a lot. Tortoises […]