Category: Health

Just like humans, tortoises need trace minerals or vitamins to function normally. If you look at how little these vitamins are in terms of quantity, you will think they are negligible. But depriving...

Tortoises are generally low-maintenance pets, at least when compared to dogs or cats. You can literally leave them outside to feed on weeds and they would still live their astoundingly long lives,...

A tortoise’s shell is one of their biggest and most well-known features. Without them, tortoises probably would not be as popular as they are with most tortoise keepers. Not only do these shells...

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...