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There is currently no evidence to suggest that tortoises can catch Covid-19 or pass it to humans. The current evidence indicates it can only be passed from human to human. This is not to say,...

The two most commonly used tortoise substrates are top soil and Coco Coir. These are widely regarded as the most suitable substrates because they are safe and natural products, as well as being...

Buying and incubating tortoise eggs is an alternative to buying a hatchling. In captivity, you will have to make sure you don’t disturb the eggs, and that you have the right temperature and...

Although there are apparent benefits of moisturizing a tortoise’s skin or shell, it usually isn’t necessary. The skin and shell of tortoises, and indeed reptiles in general do not absorb water....

Tortoises need to be soaked in order to stay hydrated and clean. They should be soaked at least twice a week. This will ensure a tortoise stays consistently healthy and strong, and will prevent the...

Tortoises and turtles, be them land-dwellers or not, need humidity – and a fair amount of it, for that matter. As a result, if you plan on keeping a tortoise as a pet, you need to make sure that...