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
An Introduction to Pet Tortoises
Sulcata tortoise walking on dirt and hay
How to Care for a Pet Sulcata Tortoise
Close-up of a tortoise shell
Turtle and Tortoise Shells
Names for Pet Turtles and Tortoises
205 Names for Pet Turtles and Tortoises
A leopard tortoise
Leopard Tortoise: Species Profile
Red-footed tortoise crawling on a rock outside.
How to Care for a Pet Red-Footed Tortoise
Indian star tortoise
Indian Star Tortoises: Species Profile
Hermann tortoise
How to Care for a 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 Profile
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