Dehydration is a common problem among pet tortoises, and there are many reasons for this. The main cause of dehydration in tortoises is the conditions in which they are kept. Tortoise owners need...
Category: Tortoises
Although tortoises generally like warm conditions, there is a risk that they can overheat. This is particularly so in strong sunlight and when they have nowhere to go for shade. The same can be true...
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...
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...
