The Tortoise Table

Hi Nina, Well he doesn't really have an official name yet! Given that we're not sure whether he's male or female, we were having trouble agreeing on a name, and somehow along the way he became known as "Tort". It seems to have stuck for now, but it'll perhaps change. That's great to know a...

Hi Nina, Thank you so much for your advice, I really appreciate it! I’ve removed the doors and put up a barrier for now, and will plan to convert the vivarium into a tortoise table. Is this still ok to use in the winter? I was concerned last winter that the vivarium was getting too cold at nighttime...

Hi Nina, Thank too so much for getting back to me. I’m glad you don’t think they’re anything serious. He usually eats a mixture of kale, lamb’s lettuce, dandelion leaves, honeysuckle, watercress, coriander and rocket (depending on what we can get at the time). He also loves fruit so we give him litt...

Hello, I have a Spur Thighed Tortoise who will be 2 in September. I noticed a few days ago that there are little white patches all over his shell, that can't seem to be wiped off. He lives in an indoor enclosure and is otherwise eating, drinking and acting normally. I'd really appreciate any advice ...