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 lighting and temperature are a must. But one thing most people tend to forget is entertainment. Because…

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Tortoises are known to be able to withstand some pretty harsh, arid environments that few other animals can bare. While it’s certainly not optimal for a tortoise to go without water for a period of…

All tortoise owners face warnings about the long lifespan of these reptiles. We need to be aware that they could live for as long as 70 years and may even outlive us. Therefore, we expect them to be around forever and don’t think about the prospect of tortoise mortality. Yet, tortoises can still develop a…

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Hermann tortoises are considered to be small to medium-sized and make cute pets. As such, you may be considering getting one, but you may need to know how big they actually get and what other…

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Caring for your Russian tortoise does not require much maintenance, which may be why you opted to have it as a pet. As such, you may not know a whole lot about them, and when…