If your tortoise has been acting especially sleepy lately, you may be wondering what’s going on. Is your tortoise really napping, or just relaxing? Is it getting ready to brumate? Or could a health problem or parasite be the culprit? Regardless of the reason, you’re probably ready to get to the bottom of your tortoise’s …
Maybe your tortoise has begun to ignore a food that it seemed to enjoy in the past, or perhaps it’s been turning up its nose at absolutely everything you offer it. You might be wondering if your tortoise simply isn’t hungry or if it’s possible that it’s just being picky! So are tortoises picky eaters? …
You might be confused as to why your tortoise will eat absolutely everything you place in front of it, no matter how often or how much you feed it. You may be wondering whether your tortoise is starving or if there’s an underlying health issue. So why is my tortoise eating so much? In the …
If your tortoise’s heat source breaks down unexpectedly, don’t panic! There are quite a few different short-term methods of producing heat that should do the trick until you’re able to purchase a new heat source. You may be wondering whether you can use items you already have at home to keep your tortoise warm, such …
Putting together your tortoise’s enclosure involves a lot more decisions than you may have realized! One of the most important decisions to make is what kind of substrate to use. If you’re trying to go the natural route, it can be particularly difficult to figure out what materials you can and can’t use in your …
Have you ever touched your tortoise’s shell, or even scratched at it with a soft brush, only to see your tortoise do a wiggly dance? Most tortoise owners find this behavior pretty adorable, but why is your tortoise doing it in the first place? Why does my tortoise wiggle his bum? Your tortoise is wiggling …
If your tortoise has always been mild-mannered and friendly, it can be quite a shock to see it run at you and snap at your feet! You might be wondering if you’ve done something to bring on this behavior, or if your tortoise is going through some kind of stress that’s caused it to act …
Dry skin is a common problem not just for humans, but also for animals. If you’ve noticed that your tortoise has been looking dry lately, there’s likely no cause for concern, and there are a variety of ways to alleviate the issue. So why does my tortoise look dry? The most likely reason is simply …
Have you noticed that your captive tortoise sleeps for long periods throughout the day? Are they forgoing meals, spending more time than usual hiding, and just generally being “lazy”? You may wonder if this is typical behavior for a tortoise, especially a younger one who was previously active and healthy. Why is my tortoise inactive? …
Have you ever noticed a green tint around your pet tortoise’s mouth, nose, or even their front legs? You might be wondering if this discoloration is a sign of a serious health condition, such as mouth or scale rot, and whether this warrants a call to your veterinarian. Why is my tortoise’s mouth green? Your …
