How to Care for Tortoises

Is a tortoise the right pet for you? Learn about general care and characteristics of these reptilian pets.
An adult tortoise on grass
Your Guide to Choosing and Caring for a Pet Tortoise
Sulcata tortoise walking on dirt and hay
Essential Sulcata Tortoise Care: Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Happy
Close-up of a tortoise shell
Turtle and Tortoise Shells
Names for Pet Turtles and Tortoises
205 Creative Turtle Names: Perfect Choices for Your Hard-Shelled Friend
A leopard tortoise
Leopard Tortoise: Characteristics and Care
Red-footed tortoise crawling on a rock outside.
Essential Guide to Caring for Your Red-Footed Tortoise
Indian star tortoise
Indian Star Tortoises: Species Profile
Hermann tortoise
Essential Care Tips for Your Pet Hermann's Tortoise
Aquatic turtle on a rock at water's edge
Respiratory Infections in Turtles and Tortoises
Portrait of a greek tortoise (testudo graeca).
Greek Tortoise: Species Profile
cherry head red-footed tortoise
Cherry Head Red-Footed Tortoise: Species Characteristics and Care
Animal - tortue d'Hermann
How to Take Care of Turtles and Tortoises
Bearded Dragon
Brumation in Reptiles and How to Prepare
Horsefields tortoise.
Russian or Horsfield's Tortoise