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 …
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Owning a tortoise can be a lifelong commitment depending on the specific breed you have a short life for a tortoise can be 25 years. This commitment can become too much for some people. You may have no other choice but to rehome our tortoise. The idea of releasing a tortoise into the wild may …
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If you are lucky to own a desert tortoise, their care will be of the utmost importance to this scarce tortoise species. One of the main things we need to consider when keeping tortoises is the temperature. Know how cold is too cold for desert tortoises is key to keeping them healthy. Desert tortoises require …
As tortoise owners, we have many questions about them. Some are more urgent than others here, and we answer one a little more fun. Looking at a tortoise, it would be reasonable to ask are tortoises dinosaurs or in any way related. It is a hotly debated topic as scientists discussion of the sequencing technologies …
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You will be in two camps here, the first being why you would want to crossbreed tortoise camp. You may not know why anyone would need to ask this question in the first place. However, if you keep multiple different tortoise species, you may want to know can tortoise crossbreed. The last thing responsible pet …
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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 …
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When it comes to setting up your tortoise’s table, or vivarium, the lighting is where most people make a mistake. Placing your tortoise water bowl or hide is much less critical to get right than the lighting. Getting your lighting setup wrong can lead to your tortoise being lethargic and leading to them becoming ill. …
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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 …
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Tortoises make excellent pets; they are full of character. However, looking after a tortoise is a little more challenging than some other pets. There are some things you need to consider before jumping in and making a purchase. Getting your tortoise’s new home setup from the start will make looking after him/her much more straightforward. …
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 …
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