Posts by Alex

There are 2 reasons why your tortoise may chase you. Firstly, affection: they like you (or more likely the food you provide) so much that they follow you around. Secondly, it may be a sign of them...

Ideally, all tortoises that can do so should hibernate, so it’s best to hibernate your tortoise if possible. It may be possible not to hibernate your tortoise if it’s overwintered, but this is...

While certainly unusual, irregular scutes on tortoises do not negatively impact their health in any way. They will be as healthy as a tortoise with conventional shell scutes. Irregular scutes are a...

Desert region tropical tortoises have specific requirements when it comes to their care. They require regular exposure to a source of UV light so they can turn Vitamin D2 into D3. They also need...

You need a hygrometer in your tortoise’s enclosure if you want to keep the humidity at the right level. Too much humidity can cause shell rot or respiratory problems, while too little can dehydrate...

If you're contemplating buying a tortoise then one of the questions you are probably considering is whether or not tortoises smell bad. Fortunately, tortoises themselves do not smell bad and they...