Tortoises live long lives, growing much slower than other animals. Depending on the species, a tortoise may take up to a decade to reach its full size. However, there are […]
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Why Is My Tortoise Walking Backwards? [Movement + Reversal]
Tortoises might be one of the slowest-moving animals, but their movements are far from boring. You can tell a lot about a tortoise by studying how it moves. Like most […]
Can Different Species of Tortoise Live Together?
With so many lovely tortoises available, it can be hard to choose just one. Indeed, this abundance of choice might leave you questioning, “Can I just get two different species […]
Is Spinach Good For Tortoises?
Grazers by nature, tortoises love to chew on weeds, flowers, and grasses. But what about spinach? Is this green leafy vegetable a safe option for tortoises? The truth is that […]
Do Tortoises Get Stressed? [Signs, Causes + Implications]
It’s normal for animals to grow stressed. While cats and dogs show stress openly, tortoises are much harder to read. Since tortoises have thick and scaly skin, their facial expressions […]
Why Do Tortoises Bite? (Humans, Each Other + Females)
Tortoises rarely bite their owners, even when afraid, but it does happen. The most common fear-based response is to hide in their shells or burrow out of sight. So, it […]
Are Foxes A Danger To Tortoises? [Vulnerable Times + What To Do]
Foxes are cunning apex predators with sharp teeth, dexterous bodies, slender snouts, and claws. Foxes are a serious threat to tortoises. Hungry foxes, especially new mothers, are deadly hunters, while […]
Do Tortoises Like Human Company? [Interacting + Bonding]
Tortoises are solitary animals that don’t need the company of humans or their species to be happy. They’re solitary animals that only come together to mate and reproduce. Tortoises like […]
What Makes A Tortoise Shell Soft? [5 Causes + Treatments]
Tortoises can develop soft shells due to a calcium deficiency or phosphorus surplus, causing Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). It can also happen if they have a vitamin D3 deficiency or […]