How To Quarantine a Tortoise
Quarantine any newly obtained tortoise for at least ninety days in an area away from all other tortoises and reptiles. Introducing a newly imported tortoise into an existing collection is courting disaster....
How To House Your Tortoise in Suitable Outdoor Enclosures
Whenever possible, house tortoises in suitable outdoor enclosures. You can easily construct vivaria of plywood or boards nailed to 2-inch by 4-inch posts. For small species, make sure the walls of an enclosure...
How To Care For African Spurred Tortoise
The African spurred tortoise becomes very large in a short period of time (up to 12 inches in length within two years). Unless you are prepared to offer the room-sized enclosures that these tortoises eventually...
Guidelines For Selecting Healthy Tortoises
Once you have selected a species that you think you will be able to accommodate, the next step is to find a healthy specimen. An experienced breeder will be able to provide first-hand information on successfully...
General Hibernation For Turtles and Tortoises
Tortoises from temperate climates, such as European tortoises or Russian tortoises, must hibernate to remain healthy and to be efficient breeders. In areas of the country that are very cold in the winter,...
