With tortoises being cold-blooded reptiles getting the temperature of their enclosure correct is crucial in keeping them happy and healthy. Cold-blooded reptiles are unable to maintain their body temperature. So we need to provide our tortoises with a heat lamp this is common knowledge but what should we do during the night? How do we …
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Tortoises can live for a very long time. In fact, they are one of the longest-living pets that someone can get. If properly cared for, most tortoises can live to be 75 years old, and some species can live for longer than that. With such a long lifespan, tortoises are a considerable time commitment which …
Living in the UK, you have to deal with the colder weather, and with tortoises being cold-blooded reptiles, the mix of cold weather isn’t always the best. There are still great debates on whether you should keep your tortoise outside in the UK. When the weather permits, the best place to keep your tortoise is …
When people are thinking of buying a tortoise, a common question will be “do tortoises get lonely?” and are “tortoises better in pairs?” as they consider buying them a companion. It is no bad thing to think like this as we often treat our pets like humans. However, this thinking can lead to us giving …
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The idea of a tortoise having the ability to climb a fence and escape its enclosure can seem strange. One would it be possible with such a giant shell on their backs and tiny legs, right? However, implausible the notion may sound, there is some truth in the tail. Despite all the odds, Tortoises are …
Ask any tortoise owner, and they will tell you that the scariest thing is when putting your tortoise into hibernation. There are many areas we need to educate ourselves on when it comes to hibernation. When it comes to backyard hibernation, your worries are no different from any other setting. It is fair to say …
If you already have a pet in your home, then you may be wondering if they will make a good companion for a tortoise, in this case, a rabbit. Now at first glance, it may seem fine to house a rabbit with a tortoise. However, there are things we need to consider. That cute bundle …
Being an asthmatic can become such a frustrating experience and dangerous at times, and things like choosing a pet are not as simple for an asthmatic. Since I was a child, having suffered from asthma, it was such a disappointment when wanting a dog as a family pet to be told my asthma prevents it …
When you get your first tortoise there, quirky caricatures can become infectious and make you want more than one. While there is nothing wrong with owning more than one tortoise, we need to be careful of there are pitfalls. One of the most common questions I am asked and see throughout the tortoise community is, …
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When it comes to caring for a tortoise, you will face many obstacles that you need to overcome. Tortoises are a relatively easy animal to care for once you have their lighting and food nailed down. However, their enclosure can become home to not just your tortoise, and no one wants this to happen, especially …
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