What do sulcata tortoises like to eat? If you’ve ever watched your sulcata tortoise carefully select certain foods while completely ignoring others, you’ve discovered something many new keepers don’t expect: these tortoises have distinct food preferences and can be surprisingly […]
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve noticed raised, pyramid-shaped bumps forming on your sulcata’s shell, and you’re probably feeling a mix of panic and confusion. Sulcata shell pyramiding is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—problems affecting captive sulcata
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.
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 Sonoran desert tortoise and Mojave desert tortoise were formerly considered the same species, until DNA research revealed that they were two distinct entities, which inhabited opposite sides of the Colorado River. When most reptile enthusiasts think about tortoises, they
Known more commonly as Agassiz’s Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizi), the Mojave desert tortoise or simply the desert tortoise, is a fascinating species that calls the American Southwest its home. Supremely adapted for life in the harsh deserts it is native
Despite the fact that there are roughly 49 tortoise species in the world, the majority of keepers are drawn to a relative handful of species, including sulcatas (Centrochelys sulcata), red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonarius), and Russian tortoises (Testudo horsfieldii). There’s certainly
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
The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a member of the Testudinidae family and is one of the smaller tortoise species, measuring around 7-12 inches in length, with adult females being larger than males. Native to the dry areas of
