Category: Tortoise Ailments

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...

Recognizing stress in tortoises may be difficult, but it is important to recognize as they do suffer from stress from time to time. Lethargy, lack of appetite, and hiding a lot are common symptoms....

Fungus gnats are a type of fly sometimes found in homes, with the source of an infestation often being a pet tortoise’s bedding. They do not harm tortoises and they aren’t harmful to humans...

There are several reasons why tortoises get bladder stones, such as periods of dehydration or nutritional imbalances. Sometimes, the causes are linked with underlying diseases. Thankfully bladder...