TORTOISES

Red footed tortoises are popular tortoise pets and are among the easier tortoise species to care for. If you're contemplating getting one of these wonderful red foot tortoises, read this article so you can care for your tortoise.

Tortoises are prone to eye problems, including infections, dehydration, and eyes that won't open. If your tortoise is suffering from an eye problem, here is your guide to providing treatment while you wait for an appointment with the vet.

A little boy wants a pet turtle, and things eventually spiral out of control!

Hermann's Tortoises are among the most popular tortoise pets and are perhaps the hardiest of the testudo genus. Here's your guide to caring for and keeping Hermann's tortoises as pets, including advice about feeding and enclosures.

In animals herpes virus infections occur in multiple species including dogs, horses, elephants, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, tortoises, and cats; for this article I will focus on infection in cats, horses, and cattle.

Since these tortoises are becoming popular pets, it's important for people to know the proper way to take care of them as babies. They are very delicate and the old care sheets just aren't good enough anymore.

Making a long-term commitment to the lives of two tortoises, Kitchen reflects on how contentment, no matter how long the stability of habitat, is always subject to change.

What follows is a brief description of the preserve, gopher tortoises, the event and how one can go about making reservations for it.

Red Foot Tortoises need a specialized diet in order to prevent metabolic bone disease and remain healthy. Here's what you should and should not be feeding your red footed tortoise.

Herman's tortoises are increasing in popularity due to their small size and friendly personalities. However, feeding them can be a challenge. Read on to find out what the idea diet for a Hermann's tortoise is.

I have been thinking how similar we all are to turtles. We all have protective shells. Some have sharp, horned shells, while others have smooth, shiny, leathery shells. Some even have soft shells! But all turtles (and tortoises) have protective shells.

At the end of a secluded Santa Barbara, California, street is a unique property where 500 turtles and tortoises; 60 species, from five continents reside. Endangered animals make up about 20% of the collection.

If you tortoise has swollen limbs, is breathing heavy, has a runny nose or eyes, visible parasites or has refused to eat or eliminate, your tortoise may need medical attention.

Red-eared sliders are an aquatic turtle breed to require significant care and a decent amount of equipment.

If you have ever wanted to learn more about reptiles and some other fascinating animals of our great world, go to Reptile Gardens in the Black Hills of South Dakota.