Housing

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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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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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 …

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Caring for a pet requires a lot of research to give them the care they need, whether that’s a dog or tortoise in this case. However, one thing I often see people overlook is the cost of keeping a tortoise. You can learn all you want about a tortoise’s needs, but if you can’t afford …

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The tortoise is one of the oldest living reptiles on earth and has done an excellent job in surviving this ever-changing world. Tortoises make excellent pets, and while they are relatively easy to care for, you need the proper setup to make things go smoothly.  When you get all the equipment you need and then …

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It is often aimed at tortoises that they are their lazy person pet, which couldn’t be further from the truth if you tried even if I have been lazy in my early years. Yes, a tortoise will not need you to take physical walks around the block as you would with a dog. However, you …

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As a tortoise owner, I can vouch for just how great of a pet they can be, and with the correct setup, they are little trouble. One area of concern for most when thinking of getting a pet tortoise is giving them the right environment for them to thrive. Living in an apartment block without …

Keeping a Tortoise in a Small Apartment: Is It Practical? Read More »

I first should point out that I’m not a legal boffin, just a tortoise enthusiast, and this is not legal advice, only my findings over the years within the tortoise communities. Everything  With that out the way, below are all my findings on the subject of selling tortoise hatchlings over my 25 years within the …

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