Care Guide

Gopher tortoises rely on a wide variety of native grasses, weeds, and low-growing plants to stay healthy in the wild. Their diet is naturally high … Read More

A proper diet is essential for keeping a Sulcata tortoise healthy, active, and growing correctly. In the wild, these tortoises spend most of their time … Read More

Pond turtles are opportunistic omnivores that feed on a wide range of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals. Their diet varies by species, age, season, … Read More

The North American box turtle is one of the most recognizable and beloved reptiles on the continent. Known for its highly domed shell, hinged plastron, … Read More

Sulcata tortoises, also known as African spurred tortoises, are among the largest and longest-living tortoise species in the world. Understanding their lifecycle—from egg to old … Read More

The African spurred tortoise—often called the Sulcata—is a large, desert-dwelling herbivore known for its strong appetite and high fiber needs. Diet plays a crucial role … Read More

Sea turtles are among the ocean’s most diverse feeders. Some are strict carnivores, others become herbivores as adults, and a few specialize in highly specific … Read More

Red-footed tortoises are natural forest-floor foragers with a diverse and colorful diet. In the wild they eat fruits, fallen leaves, flowers, fungi, and occasional protein … Read More

The African spurred tortoise, or Sulcata tortoise, is one of the world’s largest grazers—yet their diet is widely misunderstood. Owners often struggle to know which … Read More