Category Archives for "Tortoise"

What Fruits and Vegetables can a Hermann’s Tortoise Eat?

If you want a healthy Hermann’s tortoise, it is important to know what you can and cannot feed them. Today’s article will review what fruits and vegetables a Hermann’s tortoise can eat. I will also review the type of plants that you should not give your tortoise. Fruits and vegetables for a Hermann’s tortoise Around Read more

Can Sulcata Tortoises Eat Bell Peppers?

I am frequently asked can Sulcata tortoises eat bell peppers? I have seen a lot of incorrect information on the internet and want to set the record straight. Can Sulcata Tortoises Eat Bell Peppers? Sulcata tortoises should not be fed bell peppers. While the pepper itself it not toxic, the stem and leaves are toxic for Read more

Tortoise Won’t Come Out of Shell: 5 Reasons Why

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked about has to do with tortoise care and understanding why a pet tortoise may not be coming out of their shell. Understandably, a tortoise that won’t leave their shell can be a big cause of concern for new tortoise owners.  There are a range of reasons for Read more

Diamondback Terrapin Tank Setup

Due to their social and active personality, Diamondback terrapins are becoming popular for pet turtle owners. However, they aren’t the easiest to care for as they require very specific tank conditions. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of setting up a Diamondback terrapins tank. We’ll cover all the necessities including the water, filtration, substrate, Read more

Do Russian Tortoises Need Calcium Powder?

In order to promote proper bone growth and overall health, your Russian tortoise needs their nutritional needs to be fulfilled. These nutritional needs include various minerals and vitamins that promote good health. One of the critical minerals that are needed to ensure good health is calcium. While Russian tortoise’s required calcium intake is naturally met Read more

Why is My Russian Tortoise Not Eating?

Since eating is such a fundamental aspect of your Russian tortoise’s everyday life, it can be startling when they stop eating. Not eating can be indicative of complications ranging from minor to severe. Either way, it is important to identify the cause of why your Russian tortoise is not eating. By understanding why your tortoise Read more

How to Care for a Baby Red-Footed Tortoise

If you’ve recently come into possession of a baby Red-Footed Tortoise, you’ll need to learn how to properly care for it. Luckily, Red-Footed Tortoise babies are not too difficult to care for, but there are some important things that you need to know to ensure their well-being. In this article, we’ll discuss their environmental, dietary, Read more

Best Humidity for Red-Footed Tortoise

Red-Footed Tortoises originally come from regions in Central America and northern South America. Therefore, their natural habitat is typically quite humid and hot. If you are raising a Red-Footed Tortoise in an area that is geographically and temperately different than what they are adapted to survive in, it is important to make adjustments in order Read more

What Fruits and Vegetables can a Sulcata Tortoise Eat?

Sulcata tortoises can eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables outside of their typical pellet diet. Since Sulcata’s are naturally herbivores in the wild, their digestive system has the capability to process a good amount of common fruits and vegetables. However, there are a few that they cannot properly digest, so it is a Read more

How to Care for a Baby Sulcata Tortoise

Being a new tortoise owner can be intimidating; with all their temperature and dietary needs, it can be overwhelming for sure. However, once you familiarize yourself with the requirements of taking care of a tortoise, it becomes much easier. In this article, you’ll find instructions on how to care for a baby Sulcata tortoise and Read more