Tortoises don’t technically hibernate; they brumate. A tortoise will reduce its activity to almost zero, hold still, and avoid eating. It’ll still wake up at times for water, but any […]
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17 Common Warning Signs a Tortoise is Dying (or Very Sick)
Most tortoises have long lifespans, but this doesn’t make them invulnerable to life-threatening sicknesses or injuries. So, we need to be aware of the signs of a dying tortoise to […]
Can You Use Sand for Tortoises?
A tortoise enclosure requires a substrate to cover the bottom of the tank or table. This absorbs waste, maintains humidity levels, gives the tortoise a surface to walk on, and […]
Can My Tortoise Eat Meat?
Most tortoises are herbivores, subsisting on a diet of vegetables, flowers, weeds, fruits, and other plants. There are no carnivorous species of tortoise, but some exist as omnivores, which means […]
Why Don’t Tortoises Have Teeth?
Tortoises can bite, munch, and pull things around with their mouths. This implies using teeth, which most animals possess, but tortoises have a different anatomy. Instead of teeth, tortoises have […]
How To Care For Horsefield Tortoise [A Complete Guide]
The Horsefield tortoise, also known as the Russian tortoise or Afghan tortoise, is a popular family pet. It’s beloved due to its small size, with the average adult measuring just […]
Why Doesn’t My Tortoise Move?
Tortoises are slow and sluggish, but that doesn’t mean they should rarely move. Tortoises enjoy climbing objects, exploring their tanks, and wandering from one place to the next. They’ll dig […]
Can Tortoises Eat Stinging Nettles?
Most nettle species are renowned for their irritating sting whenever you touch them with bare skin. Considered a weed, they’re often ripped out of yards or sprayed with pesticides. However, […]
Can Tortoises Eat Rose Petals? [Must-Know Safety Considerations]
The rose belongs to the family Rosaceae, under the genus Rosales. It shares the family with more than 2,500 species of flowers. Also, the rose family contains edible fruits, such […]