Hello. I am interested in getting a tortoise. I am an experienced reptile owner although I haven’t had any pets for several years. I always wanted a giant tortoise, but my current living situation isn’t ideal for that. What I’m looking for in a book is:

Something advanced Something that has information on multiple species of tortoise

Thanks!!

Hey guys , we have recently shifted into a big home with a great backyard . So finally thought to adapt a sulcata tortoise and fulfill my dream . So I would like to gain all the knowledge before . So pls help me out 🙂🙂

Leopard tortoise

I'm getting a Russian tortoise soon and wondering what all I need to know about their care. I know you can use fairly big Tupperwares to keep them in as you can get them big and cheap, and they eat fruit's and veggies and need heat, but what substrate is the best and what ubv and heat bulb wattage? And I've seen people use fresh fruits and veggies as well as pallets of some sort, do they need pellets or just fresh food? And what about calcium powder? Ive googled some of this but different things give me different answers. any other info from people who know about them or have them would be great! I've had many reptiles in the past just never a turtle or tortoise so this is all a bit new. Thank you!

Hello there! We are looking to expand our collection and purchase a pancake tortoise from a breeder off MorphMarket soon (within the next month) was just wondering if anyone has any help or tips that work with these specific species of tortoise! From what Ive researchd Adults can be well off in 4x2x2 as they dont get bigger then around 7/8 inches. We are getting a hatchling so we expect the size around 1.5/2.5 inches and HD 2024. We know to keep humidity up around 70/80% as it helps with shell development and also have a UVB and BASKING light already plus more leafy greens vs fruits as tortoises in general find it harder to digest sugars and that can lead to illness. We plan on creating some form of a kopje which is their natural rock formation homes and running temps around 108/110°F does anyone have any other tips that work with Pancake tortoise?

Adult son always upsizing the hidey hut (tortoise house) for his red foot who is now about 10 inches. He has a large table and just replaced the dirty substrate & cleaned. (Torti was pushing his house around and we thought maybe it had gotten too stinky.) Son has made last 3 houses in the past with his 3-D printer. Apparently, the current one is now too small too. He thought of stringing together twigs to make something more natural.

I've suggested things we have around the house even a cardboard box for now. Are there photos of what every else uses? Canada so is mostly indoors. This would be an indoor hidey hut. But we are preparing an outdoor area too for his outdoor time.

Please comment your favorate pick of your tortiouse. This is one of mine of Bowser.

Hi,

I have a male Russian Tortoise. He's not ready to mate yet, but when that time comes, how do I go about finding a partner? I live in metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Any information would be helpful.

Looking for any tips and advice for a new tortoise (first time owner) on breeds that would be good for beginners in the New Jersey climate area! We know the time and dedication and are fully prepared for that, we just want to know which one would make the best pet for beginners :)

I have two Hermann tortoise, both males (at least I think they are) and I've always wondered what foods they can eat, I've been giving them apples, watermelon, green salad, they eat dandelion leaves, clovers, carrots, mulberries and they eat shit on their own because they live in my backyard. They get soaked in water everyday because someone said it must be that way, so I don't know if that's okay. Can someone tell me about their eating habits and what they can eat and what they can't? Thanks!

I have two bathtubs. I will move her to the clean bath after she poops. I know I wouldnt want to relax in a poopie bath so I wont make her do it.

First: tell me if there's anything wrong with what I want to do

My horse field seems to have a penchant for the outdoors and exploring given that he sticks his head out of the garden gate and tries to explore, which I don't let him do because I'm in a shit area and he would probably get mugged.

However, I'm moving soon to a really nice area with a massive field out the back, so I'm thinking I could basically take him for a walk.

Obviously though I don't want him to get lost even though that would take quite a while, so I want to make a tortoise leash, how do I go about it?

I got Cosmo and Wanda from a pet store a year ago and I've learned so much about them since however it's been hard aging them. They are both about 5 1/2 inches in shell length but the rings are hard to count.

Dose anyone know how old they might be my guess is between 10-15 years