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Tortoises kept in captivity should only be fed once a day for 5 days of the week, and it is best to give them their food in the morning. The tortoise will then graze on their food throughout the...

When it comes to tortoises, the Russian Tortoise is the species best suited to a colder climate. The Russian Tortoise, part of the Testudo family, is known for its resilience and can hibernate in...

More often than not, shell rot in tortoises is the direct result of bacterial exposure. Tortoises may be exposed to bacteria from dirty environments, such as their substrate/bedding, or dirty water....

If you have a pet tortoise, you have to make sure it gets enough calcium. But which source of calcium is best suited to tortoises and why? Calcium carbonate powder is considered the best calcium...

Beyond the initial outlay of buying your tortoise, perhaps the more important consideration is the cost to actually keep them, both in day to day recurring costs, as well as other one off...

Tortoises are often viewed as a lazy person’s pet, in much the same way that other reptiles or fish might are often perceived. However, whilst it's true there are a lot of things you won't have...