Tortoises have been around since the dinosaur age. They are fascinating creatures with unique features, especially the shell. However, one thing that doesn't tend to spring to mind when thinking...
Category: Tortoises
Did you know tortoises have tails? Unless you’ve lately taken a good look at a tortoise or own one, you may be surprised to learn they have these wiggly appendages. Tortoise tails are an...
You may think all a tortoise likes to eat is lettuce leaves and grass. If so, you are greatly mistaken. Not only can tortoises eat many different types of vegetables and fruits, but they seem to...
Choosing a name for a pet tortoise can be tricky. Not only will they keep the name for many, many years to come, but most tortoises can't be sexed until they're at least five years old. Due to...
You’ve brought your new favorite pet home, and they've been eating some cool vegetables. Munching away quite contentedly, it’s been two days and you’ve noticed there is no poop. Whilst this...
So, you've brought home your very first adorable baby tortoise, but you're stumped at what to feed it. Should it eat mostly lettuce, or can I give it vegetable scraps from the kitchen? Am I supposed...