Posts by Alex

Worm count tests are absolutely worthwhile for tortoises, especially prior to, and following, hibernation. Parasitic infection in tortoises can be fatal, so anything that helps determine if your...

Tortoise siblings can certainly try to mate, as it is something that may occur in the wild, even though it is rare. It is very risky, though, and it should certainly not be encouraged, as it can lead...

Tortoises are able to see in the dark. They have a lot of rod cells in their retinas, giving them amazing night vision. They may even see better compared to humans and some other...

A tortoise’s beak may grow too long and if it does, trimming it is a necessity. However, unless you know what you’re doing you should never attempt to trim the beak at home. It should usually...

You should not give milk to a tortoise. Indeed, whilst milk is full of nutrients, the tortoise’s digestive system is not made to process these nutrients. Milk may not be harmful in very small...

Tortoises bob their heads for many reasons. Male tortoises may want to assert dominance over other males or younger tortoises, or they may be showing mating behavior around females. Females may also...