Claire

I've spent the last ten years dedicated to the study and care of tortoises. My passion for these extraordinary animals extends beyond basic care; it is a devotion to understand and meet their intricate needs by combining scientific study with practical husbandry.

Tortoise Tank Setup
Habitat

Tortoise Tank Setup and Equipment Requirements

For the most part, tortoises are undemanding pets. They don’t require daily walks like a dog does or need their keeper to monitor complicated water chemistry values like many fish do.  But that doesn’t mean you can just bring home […]

Albino Tortoise
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Albino Tortoise Facts and Stats

Most tortoises are clad in colours that either help them avoid detection by predators or thermoregulate more effectively.  For example, leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) have very intricate markings, which make it easy for the animals to blend in with the

Spider Tortoise
Breeds

Spider Tortoise Facts and Stats  

Unusual geographic locations tend to produce unusual animals. And this is especially true of islands.  Take Madagascar, for example. The world’s fourth-largest island, it is home to a litany of spectacular animals, ranging from colorful panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) to

Pinta Island Tortoise
Breeds

Pinta Island Tortoise: Background and Facts  

There are several tortoise species and subspecies in the world that exist in large numbers, and many of these are common in the pet trade. For example, Russian (Testudo horsfieldii) and red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonarius) are both common in the

Aldabra Tortoise
Breeds

Aldabra Tortoise Fascinating Facts and Stats

One of the largest tortoises on earth, Aldabra tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) are some of the most awe-inspiring animals alive today.  Stars of zoos, television shows, and wildlife preserves, these animals capture the imagination of all who see them. Some people

Western Hermann's Tortoise
Breeds

Western Hermann’s Tortoise Facts and Stats

Though they’ve long been popular, Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni) have become even more celebrated among tortoise keepers in recent years.  There are a variety of reasons these tortoises have started attracting so much attention, including their endearing personalities and attractive

Eastern Hermann’s Tortoise
Breeds

Eastern Hermann’s Tortoise Facts and Stats

Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni) are endearing animals, who’ve become quite popular with reptile keepers over the last several decades. But it is important for prospective keepers to note that there are two subspecies of the Hermann’s tortoise – the eastern

Hermann's Tortoise vs Russian Tortoise
Breeds

Hermann’s Tortoise vs Russian Tortoise: Ultimate Best Pet Guide

While there are nearly 50 different tortoise species in the world, beginning tortoise enthusiasts often find themselves choosing from a relatively small subset of this total.  After all, some tortoises – such as Aldabra tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) – simply grow

Tortoise Substrate Requirements
Habitat

When to Replace Tortoise Substrate  

Substrate selection is a pretty important consideration for tortoise keepers. After all, your animal will spend almost all of his time walking and sleeping on it – he’ll likely even burrow down into the substrate from time to time. So,

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