If you own a tortoise, you may have heard about the importance of soaking them. Soaking is a crucial part of tortoise care, and it provides numerous benefits to your pet. Tortoises need to stay hydrated, and soaking helps keep their skin and shell in good condition. It also helps their internal organs function properly. …
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Tortoises are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are cold-blooded animals that tend to hibernate through winter to avoid extreme cold. However, if the temperature drops too low for too long, whether or not the tortoise is in hibernation, she can freeze to death. Therefore, it is important to understand …
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Are you curious about how to determine the sex of your tortoise? Determining the sex of a tortoise can be challenging, but there are several methods that can be used to help you identify whether your tortoise is male or female. Knowing the sex of your tortoise is important for proper care and breeding purposes. …
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Many people are aware of the dangers of sunburn for humans, but what about animals? Specifically, can a tortoise get sunburned? The answer is yes, tortoises can get sunburned and it can be a serious issue for their health. As cold-blooded animals, tortoises rely on basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature. However, …
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Tortoises are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are known for their slow-moving nature and long lifespan. But have you ever wondered if tortoises dream? The answer might surprise you. While there is no definitive answer to whether tortoises dream or not, there is evidence to suggest that they might. …
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Many people who own pet tortoises might wonder if their pets could survive in the wild. While tortoises are hardy animals, they may not be able to adapt to the wild after living in captivity. Releasing a pet tortoise into the wild can have serious consequences for both the tortoise and the local ecosystem. Pet …
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Being a tortoise owner is a joy and I love it but our shelly little friends can have us worrying about their behavior at times. A tortoise who has always slept inside their hide to hen start sleeping outside the hide can be a big worry, but is there any need to worry? A tortoise …
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If you are new or an old hand at tortoise husbandry some of our shelly little friend’s behavior can appear quite strange even alarming. One behavior trait is a tortoise trying to climb out of the enclosure. I often see people say on forums “my tortoise keeps trying to climb the walls” often alarmed that …
Owning a pet tortoise comes with many joys but there are times when they can frighten us with something you have never seen them do before. When I saw my pet tortoise peeing seethrough liquid I was frantically researching as my belief at the time was tortoise pee white urates. In most cases, a tortoise …
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Tortoises are one of the few pets that can live for a very long time. However, in order to keep them healthy and active, it is important to take care of their diet as well as their habitat. One common concern among tortoise owners is when they notice blood in their pet’s urine. This blog …
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