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To be safe, always look up any flower you’re planning on using for olfactory enrichment in your tortoise enclosure before giving your tortoise access to it. Some houseplants are perfectly safe for your tortoise to munch on, while others may make them violently ill. Since tortoises are not known to respond to music one way or the other, it’s unknown whether tortoises like music based on observation.

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Plant database by the Tortoise Table – learn more about the plants you should be feeding your tortoise. Acetate Semicircle Connectors - Tortoise Shell - Half Moon Earrings - 2 Holes - Color Code:A02 - 43.09x21.54x2.5mm - AC1800-A02Once your tortoise’s end of life has been confirmed, your primary concern should be to make your pet as comfortable as possible. Keep the enclosure clean, maintain the proper temperature and humidity levels, and minimize stress. Nutrition and Hydration On the other hand, Russian tortoises are typically more cold-tolerant, originating from regions with extreme temperature fluctuations. However, they are prone to eye issues such as conjunctivitis, especially when kept in unclean conditions. A major threat to Russian Tortoises is dehydration – in their natural habitat, they have adapted to survive on little water. Yet, in captivity, sufficient hydration is crucial to keep them healthy and prevent kidney problems. Red-Footed Tortoises

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Since science has identified which colours tortoises prefer, tortoise owners can set up an enclosure that caters to those preferences. In theory, this helps to keep the tortoise happier and more visually engaged. Lighting for Tortoises

Chaboo, C.S., F.A. Frieiro-Costa, J. Gómez-Zurita, R. Westerduijn. 2014. Subsociality in leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae, Chrysomelinae). Journal of Natural History 48: 1–44. Many of the foods on the banned list for tortoises are there because they contain dangerously high levels of sodium. Since tortoises can’t process excess sodium easily, this can lead to serious long-term health problems for the animal. Olfactory enrichment refers to any enrichment that involves a tortoise’s sense of smell and taste. Tortoises have a strong sense of smell and especially like the smell of flowers since this is one of their food sources. (Source: Tortoise Group). Depending on the type of shell rot and your vet’s treatment plan, this may need to be done twice a day for several weeks. Keep them Dry In your own garden ensure that plants or trees that are poisonous are not planted anywhere near your tortoise enclosure.