#tortoise

Our tortoise hasn’t really been himself lately. He normally is out and about in his habitat, eating a lot, and soaking under his heat lamp. These days he sleeps all the time, doesn’t leave his hide, doesn’t go under his heat lamp at all, and isn’t really eating. We’re not sure what’s up with him...

Little Jimmy is getting bigger and bigger. Just a update.

Hello,I am going to move and was wondering how long a 3-5 years old Russian tortoise can go without his uvb lamp? Also how long can he go in the car per day and for how many days. Also how should I pack him ? I would be traveling in cold weather

Tortoise maybe due to making funny sounds

Hi everyone, I have had a baby tortoise for about 6 months (it is 18 months old). I feed her/him/it (Felicity ) once a day with a salad mix from the local supermarket. It has Green Batavia, Wild Rocket, Baby Spinach and Red Cos. I give her quite alot (5 to 10 size ranging leaves). Some times I...

Ive had Jasper for about four months now. We have an enclosure set up for him with all of the lights and heating that was recommended and I try to keep it as humid as possible. I’ve noticed though that there are crevices between his scutes, and I’m wondering if it’s the beginning of pyramiding...

Do you approve of sweaters / turtle toppers for your tortoise? Why or why not? Personally, I love them. Jasper has several for every occasion and he quite likes them. I don’t ever keep them on for more than 20 minutes at a time, and only use them a few times a month, but they’re cute and he...