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The Hermann’s tortoise is the most low maintenance tortoise breed. They are a resilient species, with a varied diet and are able thrive both indoors and outdoors. They usually live for around 50 to...

If you’re struggling to look after your tortoise, you can try asking an expert or someone who has experience with tortoises for some advice. If this doesn’t work for you, you can also try...

Tortoises kept in captivity should only be fed once a day for 5 days a 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 what exactly is the calcium source best suited to tortoises and why? Calcium carbonate powder is considered the best...