Category: Keeping a Tortoise

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...

If you're just getting started caring for a tortoise, or maybe you're still just thinking about getting one, and you're not sure exactly what's involved, then fear not - we've put together this...

Whether it’s the first or fiftieth time you’ve done it, putting your tortoise into hibernation is always a nerve racking process. From making sure the tortoise is sufficiently plump...

It's more or less the norm to keep a single tortoise as a pet, I don't tend to think of them as sociable creatures that live alongside others of their own kind, and indeed there are several...

It isn't usually necessary to trim a tortoise's nails; however restrictive living conditions in captivity can prevent their nails from wearing down naturally. In this case it may be...