Many fruits and vegetables are not naturally accessible to turtles and tortoises, but they may be a healthy addition to a pet turtle or tortoise's diet. On the other hand, not every food is good for...

Most owners spend hundreds of dollars yearly to buy fresh greens for their tortoises. Yet, there is no guarantee that the grass or weed are grown without pesticides and are safe. The best solution to...

Turtles have existed in this world for millions of years. Most turtle species have an incredibly long lifespan. Some can live up to 100 years! In many cultures, turtles are considered being lucky...

As with any pet, the food you provide your turtle or tortoise plays a significant role in determining how long and well it lives. Mistreatment and malnutrition are major causes of distress for...

I struggled with temperature during the first few months of my tortoise-keeping journey. I talked to different keepers, and they all managed to come up with different suitable temperature ranges. I...

Turtles are shy and harmless reptiles. They prefer spending time quietly away from other animals. They can get easily stressed and scared. You will be amazed to know what can scare a turtle. Too much...