Posts by Alex

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...

Any pet can be used for emotional support, whether it be a dog, cat, rabbit, spider, or in this case, a tortoise. Whether the pet you use for emotional support is recognised as an 'Emotional Support...

You can give your tortoise both fresh weeds/plants and pellets. They can, and should be offered in combination, unless you have access to a wide variety of fresh plants that contain all the necessary...

Red marks on your tortoises shell (the carpace) or underside (the plastron) could be a sign of Septicaemic Ulcerative Shell Disease (SCUD) or another form of Septicaemia. If you notice red markings...

Cleaning a tortoise enclosure encompasses daily spot checks (removing obvious soiling and detritus), monthly deep cleans of all surfaces and a full substrate replacement, and periodic cleansing of...

Whilst UV light is necessary for captive tortoises, it’s also possible for them to get too much UV. In the wild, tortoises can retreat in shadowed areas and they also do not stay out in the sun all...