Two of the most frequent problem areas are inadequate housing and diet. This short booklet has been produced by the Tortoise Trust and the Jill Martin Fund for Tortoise Welfare and …
While there are over 50 species of tortoises, relatively few are available as pets. Most pet tortoises are captive bred and include tropical species with different habitat and care …
IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE TEXAS TORTOISE CAN LIVE AS LONG AS 60 YEARS, BUT IT DOES NOT REACH BREEDING AGE UNTIL 15 YEARS. It has a low reproduction rate — …
There are several species of tortoises, all with their own unique husbandry needs. Please research your individual species for specific requirements that may differ from the more …
Permitting issued by FWC. In accordance with the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines, an FWC relocation permit must be obtained before disturbing burrows and conducting construc r …
Bring your tortoise to see the vet every September for a pre-hibernation exam and to get feces checked for parasites. When the weather becomes cooler in the fall, the tortoise will prepare …
pethospitalpq Taxonomy - The true tortoises are all members of the family Testudinidae, which encompasses 15 genera with 49 l.