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Posts by Phyllis Kramer

link to How to Tell the Age of a Russian Tortoise

How to Tell the Age of a Russian Tortoise

Most Russian tortoises can live as long as a human, but unlike humans, Russian tortoises don’t change their appearance that much as they age, and this can make it somewhat difficult to tell their...

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Russian Tortoise Diet (Beginners Guide + Food List)

Russian Tortoises are known for eating everything that you put in front of them. But this doesn’t mean that everything is good for them. There are certain foods that should be avoided and some that...

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Can Hermann Tortoises Eat Kiwi? (+Other Fruits to Avoid)

Hermann tortoises and their dietary preferences can be very strange, sometimes tortoises will eat everything that is in front of them (even if they shouldn’t) and other times they will become some...

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Can Hermann Tortoises Eat Oranges? (+Other Fruits to Avoid)

Hermann tortoises and their dietary preferences can be very strange, sometimes tortoises will eat everything that is in front of them (even if they shouldn’t) and other times they will become some...

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Can Hermann Tortoises Eat Pumpkin? Is It Dangerous?

Hermann tortoises are known for eating everything that you put in front of them. This is generally a good thing, since they won’t refuse the food you give them. But this can also be dangerous...

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link to Do Hermann Tortoises Bite? (Why, How Hard, +How to Stop)

Do Hermann Tortoises Bite? (Why, How Hard, +How to Stop)

In general, Hermann tortoises are very docile and peaceful creatures, so you wouldn’t expect to see one of them trying to bite you. But like every animal, tortoises must have some way to defend...

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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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