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Posts by Phyllis Kramer

link to How to Feed a Tortoise (How Much, How Often, and What)

How to Feed a Tortoise (How Much, How Often, and What)

As a new tortoise owner, one of the essential things that you have to know is how to feed your tortoise. When I got my first tortoise I had a really tough time finding good, reliable information. So...

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link to Can Tortoises Eat Dog Food? (No, It’s Dangerous, Here Is Why)

Can Tortoises Eat Dog Food? (No, It’s Dangerous, Here Is Why)

When it comes to food, a tortoise will usually eat anything that is in front of them, but this doesn’t mean that all they will eat is actually good for them. If something seems edible they will eat...

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link to Can Tortoises Get Fat or Overweight? (+What to Do)

Can Tortoises Get Fat or Overweight? (+What to Do)

Obesity can be a problem for most animals, but is it also a problem for tortoises? Tortoises don’t seem the kind of animals that could get fat, after all, their body is mostly covered by a shell....

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link to Can Tortoises Jump? (How They Jump, How Far, and Why)

Can Tortoises Jump? (How They Jump, How Far, and Why)

I have often wondered whether or not tortoises are able to jump. After all, they have 4 legs that they can move, and they are not that heavy, even if they have a big shell on their back. So I decided...

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link to Do Tortoises Need Toys? (+What You Can Do Instead)

Do Tortoises Need Toys? (+What You Can Do Instead)

Sometimes when you look at your tortoises, it might seem like it’s completely bored, and that might actually be the case, tortoises can get bored. So a question arises, do tortoises need toys? As...

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link to How Long Do Baby Turtles Sleep? (+How Much Is Too Much)

How Long Do Baby Turtles Sleep? (+How Much Is Too Much)

Baby turtles are a lot more active than adult turtles, they are full of energy, they like to swim all day long, and they rarely rest. But at some point, they need to stop and sleep in order to regain...

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Hello, I am Phyllis, and I have 20 years of experience in working with animals at the zoo, and I am also the owner of 4 tortoises and one little cute turtle. And I want to share my experience with everybody that is in need.

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