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Sulcata shell pyramiding is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—problems affecting captive sulcata tortoises.
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What Causes Sulcata Shell Pyramiding and How to Fix It

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 […]

tortoise not eating
Healthcare

What to Do If Your Tortoise Is Not Eating

In many respects, tortoises make undemanding pets. As long as you start with a healthy animal and provide him with an appropriate habitat and care, your pet will likely live a long and healthy life.  However, even tortoises that receive

tortoise mouth rot
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Causes of Tortoise Mouth Rot: How to Prevent and Treat It

Stomatitis, commonly known as ‘mouth rot’, is a common condition caused when pathogens such as bacteria, fungi or viruses get into an open sore in the mouth and cause infection in the oral tissues. This unpleasant condition is most common in

How Much Does a Tortoise Weigh
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How Much Does a Tortoise Weigh? A Comprehensive Guide

When discussing the size of different tortoises, most people refer to straight-line shell length. This makes sense, as a tortoise’s length is generally the metric by which enclosure size is determined. It’s also easy for many people to estimate length.  

tortoise eye infection
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Causes of Tortoise Eye Infections and How to Prevent It

Tortoises are very prone to conjunctivitis, or the swelling of the eyelids. Many cases of conjunctivitis are caused by bacterial infections and need prompt diagnosis and treatment to get better. In this article, I cover the most common tortoise eye

how to tell how old a tortoise is
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Understanding Tortoise Age by Size, Maturity and Growth Rate

Tortoises are famous for living long lives. For example, a Seychelles tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) named Jonathan lived for an estimated 191 years, and there is no shortage of anecdotal accounts of other, much older, chelonians.  And this often means

tortoise sounds
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Understanding Tortoise Sounds and Behavior

Many pets make a variety of sounds – sometimes to the chagrin of their keepers. Barking dogs, meowing cats, and chirping birds can fray even the most patient pet parent’s nerves.  Tortoise keepers, by contrast, can rest easy in the

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