Category: Tortoise Ailments

Vent prolapse occurs when either a sex organ or an internal organ is noticeable outside the cloaca or 'vent' of a tortoise. Diarrhea, infection, intestinal parasites, hypocalcemia, bladder stones,...

Stomatitis in tortoises is also known as “mouth rot” and it’s usually one of the most common issues to afflict a tortoise during and following hibernation. It can also be the result of trauma...

It’s quite common for pet tortoises to have eye problems, although as responsible owners we should try to prevent this as far as we possibly can. Tortoises are known to suffer from eye swelling if...

Lumps under a tortoise’s skin may indicate an abscess. Ear abscesses are the most common type, occuring due to bacterial infections. Early stage abscesses can be treated with injectable...

Hatchling Failure Syndrome is a fatal condition characterized by a loss of appetite, increased level of sleep, a softer shell, and ultimately the death of a hatchling tortoise. It can be prevented by...

Tortoise respiratory infections often happen due to low environmental temperatures, inappropriate substrate, post hibernation complications, or mycoplasma (bacteria). Luckily, proper treatment can be...