Are you wondering how to keep your tortoise healthy and happy? Wondering if there’s more to tortoise care than just putting food in the cage? Tortoises can benefit from enrichment, and we’re here to show you what they need!
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Caring for a baby Hermann’s tortoise: housing, feeding, hydration & health care
The prospect of raising a baby tortoise can be daunting and exhilarating at the same time. These cute little creatures can grow up to be great companions and an interesting challenge compared to a cat or a dog. But, that challenge is also vastly different from other forms of pet ownership, and you need to be ready for the responsibilities of caring for a reptile. So, what do you need to know? How to care for your baby Hermann’s tortoise. There is a lot to keep in mind when it comes to providing the very best care for a baby …
How To Tell If Your Tortoise Is Dehydrated And What To Do To Help Them
Dehydration is a big problem for tortoises. If it goes by unseen, it can cause major medical issues and even kill the animal. The bigger issue here is that vets say that many pet tortoises are dehydrated to some extent, possibly due to ignorance on the part of the owner. Either they don’t understand how best to keep a tortoise hydrated or don’t know the warning signs. How can you tell if your tortoise is suffering from dehydration? Reduced, thickened, or whitish urine. Dry faeces. Dry, loose and flaky skin. Sunken or watery eyes. Loss of appetite Weight loss. Lethargy, …
Why do Hermann’s tortoises bury themselves? and when to worry
If you are lucky enough to own a Hermann’s tortoise, you will learn new things about them all the time. One curious behaviour that can be alarming at first is that they have a habit of digging into the substrate in their enclosure. So, what does this all mean, and is it something to be worried about? Burrowing and digging are common tortoise behaviours. Tortoises bury themselves as a way to regulate temperature, escape predators, create a nest to lay eggs and to brumate through the winter. Your pet tortoise will burrow just simply for the fun of it. You …
How to Look After a Pet Tortoise: Beginner Guide for New Keepers
Did you know that prehistoric relatives of tortoises roamed the earth at the same time as dinosaurs? Pretty awesome right? Tortoises are very interesting animals to care for, but they are also high maintenance, as they are kept outside of their natural climate. Does a tortoise make a good pet? Caring for a tortoise as a pet is a great commitment and should not be taken lightly, however it is also an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are the key facts and some really important things you should know about keeping a tortoise. How long does a tortoise live for? Tortoises …