Although it’s not the most common lettuce to feed to tortoises, you can safely include spinach in your Russian tortoise’s diet. This green leafy veggie can be found in small amounts as part of a varied diet, and your pet will certainly benefit from it. In fact, it’s considered a “super food” by many, and […]
Can Russian Tortoises Eat Dandelions?
You may be wondering can russian tortoises graze on dandelions. The plant is not toxic to them, and they are rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, dandelions are one of the best foods for tortoises. You can use them as a supplement to the normal diet, or you can also offer them in a […]
What Do Tortoises Eat?
If you are considering buying a pet tortoise, one of the most important questions that you need to ask is what do tortoises eat. The reason this question is so important is that many people make the mistake of feeding their pets with inappropriate foods, which in turn can result in them developing health problems. […]
Feeding Your Russian Tortoise a Healthy Diet
If you’d like to feed your Russian tortoise a healthy diet, you should know that their natural diet consists mostly of succulent and herbaceous plants. They’ll also occasionally eat some fruit, such as bananas, but these aren’t necessary. Besides, iceberg lettuce lacks the proper nutrients. Aside from the food you feed them, you should also […]
What’s Different in the Mazurri Tortoise Diet?
Mazuri Tortoiseshell owners John and Jane have been keeping tortoiseshells for close to forty years. They live in a large, Mediterranean style home with an attached garage. When they bought the home they had two male matures and one female. The couple’s son moved out after just a few months, so the mother decided to […]