The Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is a relatively small, attractive tortoise that often makes an excellent pet. But to ensure your tortoise remains healthy and enjoys a high quality of life, you’ll need to provide him with a proper enclosure. […]
Tortoises can make fantastic pets, but many species grow so large that it can be challenging for keepers to provide them with enough space. After all, a full-grown sulcata (Centrochelys sulcata) or leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) will need more space
The Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca), also known as the Spur-Thighed Tortoise, are a species of tortoises that can live for over 100 years, in fact, the oldest Greek tortoise lifespan is recorded at the age of 127 years. They are
Horsfield tortoises, better known as Russian tortoises, are a Mediterranean species endemic to Central Asia. They inhabit arid regions consisting of hillsides and mountainous slopes with harsh weather conditions. It’s easy to this tortoise species by their unique olive-toned shells
Have you recently added a new tortoise to your family? Congratulations! But now, your little pet needs a name. To help you with this very important aspect of pet ownership, I’ve come up with a list of some of the
Sulcatas are remarkably popular tortoises, and it’s easy to see why. They’re not only attractive, affordable, and hardy, but they’re also easy to maintain in many ways. But while these traits make them good pets for some situations, they’re not
One of the most confusing and intimidating components of tortoise husbandry is lighting. Many new keepers don’t understand the lighting needs of their animals or how to provide the kind of lighting they need to remain healthy. But don’t worry.
The Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is one of the most popular tortoise species in the world, thanks in large part to the species’ manageable size. Unlike sulcatas (Centrochelys sulcata), leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis), or other gigantic species, which present significant
The Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) is native to regions of East Africa with a terrain that is naturally rocky and arid. Their unusually flat, flexible shell and remarkable climbing prowess, allows them to navigate this difficult landscape and manoeuvre themselves
Like many other chelonians, Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni) can make excellent pets. But in order to keep your tortoise healthy, you need to provide him with the proper environmental conditions – especially as it relates to the temperature and humidity
