tortoise help

My Hermmans tortoise (about 8 months old) isn't eating for days (about 4 or 5 days) now and it is foaming at the mouth and taking its head in and out of its shell fast continuously. Seems to be struggling to walk. Dragging back legs. (Have had my tort for 4 months so far & its is supposed to...

I'm new to owning tortoises and I need a bit of help. My around 6-month-old Russian tortoise won't eat and spends its entire day digging in the corner. Is this normal or should I be concerned?? I have a feeling this has something to do with my enclosure being small, I'm working on trying to get...

I have a 4 month old Sulcata. For the last 10 or so days he has not been opening his eyes. I began soaking him everyday in warm water and recently added carrot baby food and pedialyte to his baths. I also added some pedialyte to his pool. I also use eye drops everyday. He only opens his eyes...

We have, some type of, California Desert Tortoise that has recently been injured. For some time, not sure how long, he was stuck with a lead/rope around his front arm that was left on a chair in the yard after a dog bath. Somehow the tortoise had managed to get it so tightly wrapped around his...

Bought a tortoise from PetSmart, labels as a Testudo tortoise but not specified as what species of the Testudo family it is any help please with food and car me tips would greatly be appreciated?

Hello guys, can I get some pics of some enclosures for inspiration on an expansion I am planning?? Would like to get some ideas and appriacte your enclosures ?

Hello Last week I purchased a 100 watt Zoo med power sun MVB. I swapped my old Arcadia bulb “6 months old” for the power sun bulb, it worked for less than 24hours then it blew. I sent it back after taking photographs and I received the replacement today, The elements on my replacement look...

hi there! i’ve had my baby tortoise for 2 months now and she is 6 months old. She’s always had a couple lumps and was the largest out of her brothers and sisters. I am worried she is showing early signs of pyramiding and am looking for advice on how i can help/if it’s an issue. Attached below...

Hi everyone!! I am making a new tortoise enclosure for my tortoises Henry and T.Rex to stay in and I am looking into tortoise tables, does anyone have one? What are the benefits of having one over a vivarium? Also what are the main difficulties that you find when looking after tortoises? I have...

He has been cold(ish) and a bit tired. He is more active now because I let him sleep. He is like me lazy aha. But any advice?

Hi Everyone! I have never owned a tortoise but am looking to do so soon. I currently take care of several different species of lizards. I have done some research, but want to hear some recommendations from those with experience. I am living in Southwestern Virginia. The winters can get to...