Turtles spend most of their time in water, so it’s important to make sure that they have the right type of water in their tank. But what exactly does that mean? Do you need to use bottled water? Is...

At some point every turtle owner will have to leave his turtles home alone for a weekend or two. And at that point a few questions arise: Should I feed the turtle more before I leave, or should I do...

One of the most important things that you can do for your pet tortoise is to understand it. Despite their calm and silent appearance, tortoises can actually be very talkative. And in order to know...

Tortoise shedding is a natural process that all tortoises go through at some point. But, it can also be a sign that there is something wrong. There are two types of tortoise shedding, skiing shedding...

Finding a good place to keep your tortoise outside can be very difficult. Especially during the cold winter months, when you need a place that is warm and that will keep the wind and snow away from...

Like most animals tortoises need to consume fluids in order to maintain good health, but unlike most animals tortoises also have a shell, which is basically made out of bone, so they need a lot of...