Tortoise can eat a variety of fruit including bananas. Bananas boosts the health system of a tortoise. Though, banana is not a mandatory part of a tortoise diet. Yet they should supply a moderate amount of bananas weekly or monthly.  Overfeeding bananas to the tortoise is unhealthy due to its high sugar content and it may lead to breaking rot and bowel issues in most … [Read more...]

Tortoise can often eat spinach as it is considered a healthy vegetable, rich in nutrients and calcium. It is an excellent source of supplying Vitamin A, K, B2, B6, and vitamin E to a tortoise.  Experts recommend feeding tortoises with three to four leaves of spinach once or twice a week, not more than that. Excess spinach intake may lead to the formation of calcium stones as … [Read more...]

Sulcata tortoise growth rate depends upon a complex variety of factors including nutrients supply, sufficient diet, environmental conditions, and habitat. Their growth rate may also be affected by an abnormal rate of expansion and disease resistance.  The growth asses are slow, hard to reach adult size at 15 to 20 years of their age.  Ocean Turtles are quite different from each … [Read more...]

Numerous signs are found that alert a potential tortoise keeper against several death-causing diseases. Runny nose, various abnormalities in shells, sunken or irritated eyes, trouble in breathing are some signs that indicate a tortoise is dying. Sick Tortoise Symptoms Tortoise becomes sick because of somewhat respiratory infections, soft or deformed shells, and tissue … [Read more...]

Golden greek tortoise is an average-sized species of the greek tortoise family. They are not native to Greece at all and have little correspondence with Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni). They are less exhausting in care needs. Golden Greek Tortoise Size Golden Greek tortoise full-grown is fairly small lies between 5 to 8 inches. Females are considerably large … [Read more...]