Category: Keeping a Tortoise

Courgette/zucchini can occasionally be fed to a tortoise if they like it, as long as it forms part of a varied diet. Since this vegetable lacks nutritional value, it should be fed in conjunction with...

Tortoises can eat garden rocket, but it should only be given to them in moderation. When consumed in excess, garden rocket – also known as arugula or rucola – can increase the risk of developing...

Tortoises can eat bell peppers and have them as a part of a healthy and balanced diet. They are safe to eat and can be a great source of vitamins. They should, however, be offered in...

Swiss chard can be fed to tortoises as part of a varied and balanced diet. Like many plants, swiss chard is high in oxalic acid, which is known to contribute to the formation of kidney stones when...

A tortoise can be left out in the rain, but only if the temperature doesn’t suddenly drop and the rain isn’t heavy and prolonged enough to flood their enclosure. If the rain is a warm, the...

Ultrasonic cat repellers are used by people who want to keep cats away from their homes for various reasons. Luckily for tortoise owners, such high-frequency emitting devices do not affect tortoises...