TORTOISE PROBLEMS

INDEX
SHOULD I GET A TORTOISE?
WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY TORTOISE?
DOES MY TORTOISE NEED EXTRA PROTEIN?
DOES MY TORTOISE NEED DRINKING WATER?
WHAT IS PROPER HOUSING FOR A TORTOISE?
HOW OLD IS MY TORTOISE?
WHAT SPECIES IS MY TORTOISE?
WHERE CAN I REHOME MY TORTOISE?
IS MY TORTOISE FIT TO HIBERNATE?
SHOULD I HIBERNATE MY YOUNG TORTOISE?
WILL MY TORTOISE BE LONELY ON ITS OWN?
HOW DO I FIND A MATE FOR A SEX STARVED TORTOISE?
IS MY FEMALE TORTOISE TOO OLD TO MATE?

ARE FLIES A DANGER TO TORTOISES?
CAN MY TORTOISE DROWN?
CAN FOXES KILL TORTOISES?

CAN I RISK SLUG BAIT OR WEEDKILLER IN MY GARDEN?
HOW DO I MOVE MY TORTOISE BY CAR?
CAN I HOUSE TRAIN MY TORTOISE?
CAN I KEEP MY TORTOISE IN A FLAT?
WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE AGAINST THEFT?


Tortoise with distorted shell due to feeding a diet too rich in protein.
OTHER LINKS
The Tortoise Trust www.tortoisetrust.org - An essential website for tortoise lovers or would be tortoise owners. The Trust has plenty of information online or you can send a large sae to BM Tortoise, London WC1N 3XX.

Tortoise South East consultancy. Rescues tortoises. Sells purpose built vivariums, offers holiday boarding, nursing for sick tortoises, and even hibernation. Talks and workshops. www.tortoisesoutheast.co.uk

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Safety notice. All normal safety precautions should be taken when dealing with animals. The advice in this section should be taken only at the owner's own risk. All sick animals should be seen by a vet.