Posts by Richard Clark

Part of being a responsible pet owner is making sure that all of your pet’s needs are met, whether it’s a dog, a cat, or of course, a tortoise. Food, clean water, a proper home and the right...

Although tortoises are hardy creatures, they are living tanks after all, keeping one as a pet can be a tricky proposition. They are tough, but they can still be vulnerable to illness, even ones that...

Proper husbandry plays an important role in raising tortoises. Most of the time, if you find a health-related issue with your tortoise, you can trace the problem to poor husbandry. Some of these...

As responsible tortoise keepers, it’s our job to use all kinds of tools available to help our pets grow as healthy as possible. Some items might seem trivial, but when added to your enclosure, can...

As far as any animal is concerned, having the right amount of minerals and nutrients is very important. The lack of any, or even too much of it, can be detrimental to their health, especially so if...

For a parent, choosing a pet for their child can be difficult. You will need an animal that is resilient enough to withstand the whirlwind of activities kids often find themselves in, but also gentle...