With the right care and attention, a pet tortoise can live for an exceptionally long time; in fact, some tortoises can live as long as 150 years! However, these loveable reptiles are prone to certain...
Category: Reptiles
In general, tortoises are not aggressive towards humans but sometimes it might not appear this way. We have had many questions from novice tortoise owners regarding their pets ‘chasing’ them. In...
Contrary to widely held belief, tortoises can actually move about fairly quickly when their body temperature is warm. Indeed, you have probably noticed your tortoise moving about its enclosure,...
There is a common misconception that tortoises are animals that rarely move about or, that when they do, move like sloths. This is not always the case; in fact, some tortoises are extremely active...
Tortoises are inquisitive and naturally walk about, so seeing yours walking around its enclosure should not be something to worry about. However, if you think your tortoise seems to be continually...
New tortoise owners often complain that their pet is sleeping far more than they would deem ‘normal.’ Many are unsure how much sleep a tortoise actually needs so find it difficult to assess if...