Tagged With Tortoises

Close-up of a coiled venomous snake with a diamond-shaped head and striking yellow eyes, ready to strike a small green lizard in the foreground

What Do Snakes Eat? The Complex Relationship Between Snakes and Lizards

12 April 2024

In order to catch and eat lizards, snakes use special hunting techniques that are influenced by things such as the snake's size and venom.

A desert-dwelling box turtle emerging from the ground, with a textured shell resembling fossilized rock formations

Did Turtles Evolve From Dinosaurs? A Look at the Evolutionary Clues

4 April 2024

Turtles are reptiles that are more closely related to crocodiles and birds than they are to dinosaurs, even though they all evolved from a common archosaur ancestor.

Person in blue medical gloves carefully examining a green tree python

Snake Sexing: Identifying Male vs. Female

29 March 2024

Reliable ways to identify a snake's sex, such as probing, popping, and less invasive methods like DNA sexing and ultrasounds.

Close-up view of a shark's open jaws with sharp teeth approaching a turtle that has retracted its head and limbs into its protective shell

Do Fish Eat Turtles? A Look at Predator-Prey Dynamics

29 March 2024

Some fish, such as bass and sharks, eat turtles, and turtles have evolved ways to defend themselves, such as shells.

Tortoise with a domed shell cautiously reaching to drink from a shallow pool, in a natural setting with rocks and grass

Do Tortoises Swim? Investigating Terrestrial Adaptations and Aquatic Constraints

10 February 2024

Tortoises are not built for swimming because of their shells and the way their legs are positioned, so they need shallow water to drink from, not to swim in.

Tortoise with hexagon-patterned shell nibbling on carrot pieces on a neutral surface

Can Tortoises Eat Carrots? Nutritional Guidelines and Species-Specific Diets

31 January 2024

Nutrition facts and potential downsides of giving carrots to tortoises, what different types of tortoises should eat, and how to properly select, store, and serve carrots to your pet.

Serene Hermann's tortoise nibbling on a small piece of cabbage in a sunny outdoor setting

Can Tortoises Eat Cabbage? A Guide to Safely Feeding Your Tortoise

31 January 2024

Healthy dietary recommendations for tortoises eating cabbage, including watching portion sizes because of goitrogens and making sure to feed other foods as well.

Green and brown-shelled tortoise eating a piece of broccoli in natural, sunny habitat

Can Tortoises Eat Broccoli? Nutritional Benefits & Risks Explained

30 January 2024

Healthy ways to feed your tortoise broccoli, including serving size, health value, and the potential effect on the thyroid.

Shelled tortoise reaching for a ripe red tomato in a sunny garden patch

Can Tortoises Eat Tomatoes? A Guide to Safe Tortoise Diet Practices

26 January 2024

Tortoises can eat tomatoes as an occasional treat; ripe tomatoes offer water and nutrients, but green tomatoes and the plant are poisonous.

Mature tortoise sniffing a stalk of celery in a garden with fresh vegetables

Can Tortoises Eat Celery? Understanding Safe Tortoise Diets

26 January 2024

Feeding tortoises celery: moderation due to oxalates, careful balance with high-calcium, low-protein vegetables for optimal health.

Serene tortoise on grass nibbling on a slice of apple, with apple pieces on a plate in the background

Can Tortoises Eat Apples? A Guide to Feeding Your Shelled Friend

26 January 2024

Feeding your tortoise apples: the pros and cons, and how to do it in moderation, with information on what different types of tortoises can eat and how to prepare the apples.