Sulcata Tortoiseshells is one of the most expensive pet turtles but they are worth every penny. They are extremely intelligent and very easy to care for. Unlike other species of tortoises, they are shy and will usually hide from you. Once you are comfortable with your Sulcata, you will love the pet for the long […]
Can Russian Tortoises Eat Turnip Greens?
Are Russian tortoises allowed to eat turnip greens? The answer to this question depends on your particular tortoise. They are generally herbivorous creatures and eat a wide range of plants and weeds. However, they can be very picky eaters and may bloat easily if given too much of one particular food. This article will discuss […]
Tortoise Rescue in the Palm Desert
American Tortoise Rescue is an international animal rescue organization devoted to the conservation, recovery, rescue and rehabilitation of all tortoise species, as well as their natural habitats. Founded in Malibu, California, ATR has been rescuing and rehabilitating poor, neglected and abused tortoises (tortoise species) for over 35 years. They are also dedicated to promoting community […]
The Galapagos Tortoise Fact Sheet
We all know and love the Galapagos Tortoise, they are cute and different but oddly misunderstood creatures, this article will show you some of the interesting facts about the gentle giants known as Galapagos Tortoise regarding their eating, life span and what they are in general. What is a Galapagos Tortoise? They have been around […]
Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
Gopher tortoises are dry-arrive turtles that normally live in moderately very much depleted, sandy soils for the most part connected with longleaf pine and dry oak sandhills. They additionally live in scour, dry loft, pine flatwoods, dry prairie, beach front fields and rises, blended hardwood-pine groups, and an assortment of natural surroundings that have been […]