What is Pyramiding? A tortoise’s shell is made up of a series of polygonal shaped plates known as ‘scutes’. In a normally developing shell the scutes grow in such a way that they form a...

Having a suitable reptile thermometer is essential for monitoring temperature. I use this simple model by Exo Terra. It's cheap and does the job perfectly We all know that maintaining a consistent...

Why do Tortoises Get Worms? Just like any wild animal, or indeed pet, tortoises don’t adhere to the same levels of hygiene that we do, and nor should they. Can you imagine toilet training a dog...

Desert tortoises are a protected species in the United States, and can no longer legally be bought, sold, or taken from the wild. If you're fortunate enough to have a permit to keep one of these...

Keeping a tortoise is by all accounts an interesting challenge for most first time tortoise owners. The first few years when you’re finding your feet as a tortoise owner, you’ll find yourself...