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The same as their naturally-occurring relatives... water !
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What do tortoises drink?
Tortoises drink water.
What stores sell tortoises?
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What do pet tortoises eat?
Some pet tortoises eat lettuce, romaine lettuce, squash, cucumber, dandelions,hibiscus leaves, small crickets, or even pumpkin.
Can tortoises live entirely in water?
No ! Tortoises are LAND dwellers - only seeking out water to drink !
Why do tortoises rarely drink?
Because they get most of the water they require from their vegetarian diet.
What do desert tortoises drink?
When water is available, such as after a rain, they drink water. Otherwise they depend on their food to provide needed moisture.
Will tortoise live in seawater?
No. Tortoises are purely terrestrial. (They only live on land). Tortoises get most of their moisture from the plants they eat, but also occasionally drink fresh water.
Where is a male tortoises sexual organ?
Anatomy is important, especially when trying to find the sex or gender of a pet. The male tortoises sex organ can be found down between it's rear legs.
Do petco Russian tortoises need to go to the vet after purchase?
Because most Russian Tortoises in the pet trade are, in fact, wild caught, or are at least housed with those that are, it is advisable to go to the vet after purchase. Your vet can check for parasites that are common in wild caught tortoises.
Where do tortoises sleep at night?
Desert Tortoises go to sleep in the evening, and wake up in the morning, around 7:30 or so. I don't know if this is the same for adult Desert Tortoises, but my Desert Tortoise does this sleeping routine, and it is 6 days old.
Do tortoises eat lettuce carrots and crickets?
tortoises eat lettuce and carrots, but I would hold off on the bugs. Try feeding it (if you have one) salads or go to a pet store and get dry turtle/tortoise food for him/her.
Are there any small tortoises or turtles available to own as a pet?
No. Yes, the red eared slider is sold in some states.
