The Greek tortoise – More demanding than you expect

The Greek tortoise (Testudo hermanni), a rather smaller tortoise about 20 centimetres in length, lives across the Mediterranean region, despite its perhaps misleading name. Therefore, the homeland of the Greek tortoises extends from Spain through southern France to the former Yugoslavia. Testudo hermanni also feels “right at home” in Turkey and on numerous Mediterranean islands. … Read more

Hibernating winter tortoises – information & tips

Many tortoises, such as the Greek tortoise, the Moorish tortoise, and the steppe tortoise, naturally hibernate for three to five months during the cold season. During this time, the metabolism and the cardiovascular system are reduced to a minimum. That makes sense because the turtles would have little food in winter and would have problems … Read more

Moving your reptile into the terrarium

Anyone who purchases a new terrarium animal, regardless of whether it is amphibians, lizards, turtles or snakes, should follow a few rules to get used to it. In advance, it is essential to find out in detail about the needs of the future roommates and set up the terrarium accordingly. You should buy an animal from a reputable … Read more