Turtle and Tortoise Caresheets
Hermann’s Tortoise Caresheet and Bioactive Habitat Maintenance
This guide explains how to create a bioactive Hermann’s tortoise enclosure that supports their natural behaviors and long-term health. Learn the proper enclosure size, bioactive substrate, lighting, heating, humidity, enrichment, and varied herbivorous diet needed to replicate their semi-arid Mediterranean habitat and help your Hermann’s tortoise thrive.
- Josh Halter
Sulcata Tortoise care and captive maintenance - BIG BULLDOZERS!
Big. Beefy. Adorable. Destructive. Intelligent. Food Motivated. Trainable. All of these are a few of the attributes of one of the most common kept tortoises in the community, Sulcata Tortoises. Learn their care and what you need to prepare for as a keeper with this amazing species!- Josh Halter
Care and Maintenance of the Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Musk turtles, aka Stinkpots are a smaller aquatic turtle that is very common in the pet trade. This intermediate turtle requires very specialized care and maintenance. Let the Dude guide you on the care of this species!- Josh Halter
Here’s What You Need to Know About Filtration for Pet Turtles
Filters can be complicated and hard to make sure it is correctly setup, especially with aquatic turtles that create excess waste. This guide covers filtration, why it is important and how it benefits your pet aquatic turtles.- Josh Halter
Russian Tortoise Caresheet and bioactive maintenance
The most commonly imported tortoise, these beautiful and hardy tortoises are smaller, robust and require very specific types of hay, food and lighting to be healthy. Let the Dude guide you with this helpful guide.
- Josh Halter
Greek Tortoise Care and Bioactive Maintenance
Learn all about this small, intelligent, active tortoise that thrives in either indoor or outdoor enclosures. Greek Tortoises are commonly available in the pet trade and have very specific dietary and husbandry requirements. Let the Dude guide you with this helpful article.- Josh Halter
