Tortoises often display behaviors that, to us, might seem a bit bizarre. However, to them these behaviors are perfectly normal. Such behavior involves pacing up and down the enclosure, or even trying...
Category: Tortoises
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...
New or inexperienced tortoise owners frequently worry about the health of their pet based on the color of their poop. Some wonder why their tortoise’s poop is white and start to panic that there...
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,...
Signs a Tortoise is Dying – And Causes of Death in a Tortoise
When it comes to cute but quiet pets, tortoises have become extremely popular in recent times. Nevertheless, unlike other cute pets like cats and dogs, tortoises live for a very, very long time. In...
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...
