Knowing your tortoise’s correct weight can show you early signs that there may be problems with your tortoise diet or health. In the early years of your tortoise’s life, it is crucial to monitor their weight and keep it under check while they are growing. It allows you to judge if your tortoise needs more …
How Much Should My Tortoise Weigh? the Calculation You Should Use Read More »
We have all heard of dogs and cats being neutered, but it may be less common to hear about tortoises. If you own more than one tortoise, you may need to consider neutering or spaying your tortoise. Even considering all the risks involved in carrying out the procedure, it may be the last course of …
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As soft-skinned mammals seeing a tortoise or turtle with their hard shell may have you asking questions about their anatomy. Looking at a tortoise or turtle’s hard shell, it seems like a large armored coat that they can slip in and out of. When you see them tuck themself inside, you may believe they can …
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Tortoises were a common sight in the early ‘80s as the animal trade was much less regulated. The tortoise would be left to run free and were regularly painted in the early ’80s with people’s house numbers on their backs. Our understanding of tortoises was much less than it is today. People believed that because …
Can I Paint My Tortoise’s Shell? No! Don’t Do It Read More »
When keeping pets, we are always learning to keep them as safe and happy as possible. Finding your tortoise on its back can be a real shock when your first discover your shelly little friend on his/her back. As a responsible pet owner, you are sure to know if it is dangerous to find your …
Is It Dangerous Finding Your Tortoise on its Back? Read More »
Tortoises are such great pets to own; they all have their own little characteristics. But one thing there not is great communicators when there is a problem. Getting to know our pets is vital to spot when they are not eating or drinking properly. When a dog has a problem, it will whimper at us …
What to do if Your Tortoise Isn’t Eating or Drinking Properly Read More »
Yes, we are talking about poop. I bet you didn’t think you would be doing that this morning. However, we will do anything for our hard-shelled friends to keep them happy and safe. Tortoise poop can give us early clues if we have a problem brewing so we can correct anything before it turns into …
Tortoise Poop What It Tells Us About Our Tortoises Health Read More »
Tortoises are known for their immense lifespan, with some of the shortest living tortoises being 20 years, right up to some of the longest living tortoises going over 200 years. The shortest living tortoise has near double the lifespan of dogs. If you are looking to purchase a new tortoise knowing how long it will …
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