Category: Health

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...

Tortoises undergo a lot of change as they grow up. If you’ve been doing your due diligence as a responsible tortoise keeper, then most of these changes should be positive ones. Healthy growth is a...

Tortoise husbandry is a crucial aspect of raising a tortoise that is quite easy to get wrong, especially so if you are new to tortoise keeping. What makes husbandry mistakes so problematic is that...

Dealing with a sick tortoise is a reality that many tortoise keepers will have to face eventually. Sickness is simply a natural part of life and having a sick tortoise doesn’t necessarily mean that...

Tortoise mouth rot is an umbrella term that encompasses all medical conditions where a reptile’s mouth becomes inflamed. The infections themselves can either be bacterial, viral, or fungal in...

Unlike cats and dogs, tortoises don’t need much maintenance in the way of hygiene. They don’t need as many baths, nor do you need to trim their nails as often. In fact, they’re pretty low...