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.
The Russian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) is one of the most popular species in the pet world—for several reasons! These hardy reptiles are easy-going and rarely grow larger than 8 inches, making them ideal for keeping indoors. With an average lifespan
Live plants are a vital part of any tortoise’s natural habitat. The more you can replicate that natural habitat in your own enclosures, the better your tortoise’s quality of life is likely to be! You don’t need a green thumb
Tortoise husbandry is a multifaceted endeavor, which requires keepers to satisfy a range of different biological needs. For Hermann’s tortoise diet is critical, not only in terms of the foods you offer, but also the frequency and manner in which
Tortoises inhabit a variety of environments all around the world, ranging from arid deserts to lush forests, but central to their survival is one key factor: hydration. Water is crucial for numerous physiological functions that directly impact the overall health
In their natural habitat Russian tortoises are opportunistic feeders, battling against rocky terrain and the harsh, arid landscapes. This feast or famine and constant foraging way of life means that in captivity, their food intake and enrichment activities must be
One of the trickiest things to nail down as a new sulcata tortoise owner is what to feed them. Even the most experienced owners continue to research and fine-tune their pets’ diets for years after adopting their first tortoise! This
