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
Learn All About Pet Tortoises
Sulcata tortoise walking on dirt and hay
A Guide to Caring for Sulcata Tortoises as Pets
Close-up of a tortoise shell
How Can You Tell If Your Turtle or Tortoise Has a Healthy Shell?
Names for Pet Turtles and Tortoises
100 Perfect Names for Your Pet Turtle or Tortoise
A leopard tortoise
All About Leopard Tortoises and How to Care For Them
Red-footed tortoise crawling on a rock outside.
Why Red-Footed Tortoises Don'T Require a Lot of Special Care
Indian star tortoise
All About Indian Star Tortoises
Hermann tortoise
A Guide to Caring for Hermann's Tortoises as Pets
Boy holding pet tortoise
This is the Best Way to House Your Tortoise Indoors
Aquatic turtle on a rock at water's edge
Can Your Turtle or Tortoise Catch a Cold?
Portrait of a greek tortoise (testudo graeca).
A Guide to Caring for Greek Tortoises as Pets
cherry head red-footed tortoise
A Guide to Caring for Cherry Head Red-Footed Tortoises as Pets
Animal - tortue d'Hermann
Are You Ready to Own a Turtle or Tortoise?
Horsefields tortoise.
How to Care for Your Russian or Horsfield's Tortoise