If you’ve recently welcomed a baby sulcata tortoise into your home, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of supporting healthy development during these critical first months. The decisions you make now will literally shape your tortoise’s shell, bone structure, […]
If you’re struggling with how to feed a picky sulcata tortoise that turns its nose up at healthy foods, refuses to eat anything but fruit, or simply stops eating altogether when you try to improve their diet, you’re not alone.
How Much Protein Do Baby Sulcatas Need? Did you know that tortoises have really different protein requirements, depending on not only their species, but their age? If you’ve been researching baby sulcata care, you’ve probably encountered conflicting information about their
How Much Do Baby Sulcatas Need to Eat? If you’re new to keeping baby sulcata tortoises, you’ve probably found yourself staring at that tiny hatchling wondering, “How much food is too much? How much is too little? Is my baby
How much calcium does a baby sulcata need? Getting calcium supplementation right for baby sulcatas isn’t just important—it’s absolutely critical.
When I got my first sulcata, Mel, I assumed that faster growth was better. After all, it became my hobby to find fun foods and treats to feed as well as supplementing with nutrients. But when I learned that baby
The Ibera Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) is a popular subspecies of the common Greek tortoise. It’s believed that the vast majority of pet Greek tortoises available today belong to this group. In this article, I’ll introduce you to the
The golden Greek tortoise is a unique variety of Testudo graeca, most easily recognized by its yellow skin and shell. These tortoises have been popular in the pet trade since the early 2000s, and are one of the most common
One of the smallest in the world, the speckled padloper tortoise (Chersobius signatus) often catches the eye of tortoise enthusiasts with space limitations. However, there is a lot more to this species than just its small size, and prospective keepers
Most tortoises are important members of the habitats they call home, but some have an impact that is disproportionate with their population. In other words, they have a larger influence on the habitat than you’d expect, given the number of
