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The sulcata tortoise, also known as the African spurred tortoise (Geochelone Sulcata) is one of the largest species of tortoises on the earth. They can grow to over 200 pounds …

The Russian tortoise is known by many names; the Afghan tortoise, the four-clawed tortoise, Horsfield’s tortoise, the steppe tortoise, and the Central Asian tortoise. Its scientific name is Testudo Horsfieldii …

Desert tortoises were thought to be a single species since their discovery, but recently they were separated into two distinct species. They are the Agassiz’s desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), and …

You wouldn’t think that turtles—especially aquatic turtles—could get external parasites such as mites. The fact is that all turtles and tortoises are susceptible to mites, though it’s very rare that …

Ever wonder how much box turtles cost? Box turtles are among the most popular pets. But before you get one, ‘How much do box turtles cost?’ Box turtles are known …

For most reptiles, it is essential that they bask. Turtles are not the only reptiles that need to bask. There are many reasons why your turtle is not basking. There …

All animals smell, even turtles. Just like your dog or your cat, turtles do have a smell. This smell isn’t strong and in the wild most turtles usually have a …

Telling your pet turtles appart when there are two of the same species can be a little tough sometimes. If the turtles are different species, it’s obviously much easier. In …

Not all plants are safe for box turtles. These include plants you feed to the box turtles and plants you have within the enclosure. In this article, we will look …

Training a turtles to stop biting is possible with some techniques. Different turtles have different temperaments. Some turtles are aggressive (or should I say defensive as these only attack when …