How to keep a tortoise outdoors xx things you’ll need includes the right time to keep a tortoise outdoors, the right temperature for an outdoor…

As members of the Chelonian reptile family, turtles, tortoises and terrapins are related. The difference between tortoises and turtles is that tortoises are herbivores that…

A pet tortoise is not likely to survive in the wild because it is difficult to adapt to the new environment. Many tortoises released into…

It’s worth having tortoise insurance if you don’t have large savings that can cover an emergency. Vet bills and medicine can quickly add up. However,…

Tortoises should not live in an aquarium. Aquariums lack proper ventilation and they don’t have enough space for a tortoise to pace and explore. Tortoises…

Tortoises are excellent pets and it’s only right to feel a little concern if you find your tortoise might not be in perfect health, but…

The safest kinds of pest control around pet tortoises are organic methods such as worms, bacteria, oil sprays, insecticidal soaps, pheromones and floating covers. Chemical…

The common reasons for your tortoise’s shell to go soft are vitamin deficiencies, metabolic bone disease, and shell rot. Some tortoise species, as well as…

Tortoises need to soak twice a week or so to help them stay hydrated and clean. This keeps them strong and healthy, avoiding getting sick…