TYPES OF TORTOISE 

Horsfield Tortoise

Common Tortoise

Leopard Tortoise

Red Foot Tortoise

Indian Star Tortoise

African Spur Thighed Tortoise

Marginated Tortoise

Russian Tortoise

Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise

African Sulcata Tortoise

Aldabra Tortoise

Herman Tortoise

Radiated Tortoise

Hinge Back Tortoise

Burmese Brown Tortoise

OTHER

A group of tortoise is called a Creep!

Lighter shelled tortoise come from warmer countries.

Can Tortoise Swim? – No but they can hold their breath for long periods.

What is the Latin name for a tortoise – Testudinidae!

Tortoise can live to 100yrs old!!!

A TORTOISE AS A PET! Well years ago most tortoise in the UK were found roaming around in enclosed gardens during the summer, then put into a box of straw to hibernate in winter. Thankfully, those days are gone. Recognising most all of these creatures come from very warm climates, the weather in the UK is totally unsuitable for keeping tortoise outside so the new and correct trend sees them brought inside the home, being kept in nice modern furniture units.

ARE TORTOISE A GOOD CHOICE OF PET

Tortoise now live in nice indoor furniture units

Tortoise make little mess

Tortoise are easy to keep

Tortoise don’t need taking for a walk!

Tortoise cost little to feed

Going on holiday tortoise are easily cared for!

Children love tortoise including caring for them

Tortoise help children understand responsibility

Tortoise can be Brilliant characters!

Tortoise don’t chew the furniture!

TORTOISE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Do Tortoise make good pets – Yes

Do Tortoise have their own personalities – Yes

Do Tortoise need companions – Basically No

How fast are Tortoise – Varies but say .17mph

Are Tortoise solitary creatures – Basically Yes

Do I need help & advice in setting up - Yes

CARING FOR A TORTOISE

Once you have your tortoise enclosure with all the help supplied from MP&A, you should find looking after your new pet fairly easy including feeding, water, general care & don’t rule out letting your tortoise have a run in the garden

in nicer weather, but keep an eye on him/her!

TORTOISE DIET

Most land-based tortoise are herbivores, feeding on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits, although some omnivorous species are in this family. Pet tortoise typically require diets based on wild grasses, weeds, leafy greens and certain flowers. Certain species consume worms or insects

and carrion in their normal habitats. Too much protein is detrimental in herbivorous species, and has been associated with shell deformities and other medical problems. As different tortoise species vary greatly in their nutritional requirements, it is essential to thoroughly research dietary needs of individual tortoises.

DO TORTOISE BITE

A tortoise doesn’t have teeth it has what is called a “beak” & although on occasion they might mistake your fingers for a dandelion leaf, tortoise are not normally aggressive.

WHERE DO TORTOISE LIVE

Basically tortoise live on land, but some enjoy fresh water. They live in many different types of environments from deserts and semi-arid areas to lakes, lagoons and swamps and tropical forests. Tortoise are found in the wild in many countries including: Desert Tortoise – California US.

WHERE DO TORTOISE COME FROM

Tortoise mainly come from the Southern Hemisphere incl. South USA, South America, Middle/South Africa. Found in many Mediterranean countries, Russia, parts of the Middle East & Australia.

SEXING A TORTOISE

This is something may be better explained by one of Manchester Pet’s knowledgeable staff whilst having a coffee in store, but it’s very difficult to sex your tortoise until maturity has been reached – normally 4-8 years.

         

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