Buying your first pet tortoise is certainly an exciting endeavor. However, you’ll need a variety of supplies to ensure your new pet remains healthy and enjoys a high quality of life. In this article, I’ll be explaining some of the […]
Buying a new tortoise means you’ll have to buy a lot of different things, including the actual animal and everything necessary for her care and maintenance. And unfortunately, none of these things are free. This leaves many prospective keepers wondering
Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) are remarkable animals, who not only reach large sizes but also sport incredible, leopard-like patterns, which give the species its common name. These two facts, along with their interesting personalities, have made leopard tortoises very popular
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.
