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Tortoises make great exotic pets if you are looking for a fun and interesting reptile. Learn how to care for tortoises with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video series.
There are 13 videos in this series:
A tortoise can make a great exotic pet and come in several varieties. Learn how to pick out a healthy tortoise as a pet with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoise cages or aquariums should have a lot of ground space. Learn how to pick out and set up a tortoise cage with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoises need UVB lighting to stay healthy. Learn how to properly light a tortoise cage with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
UVB lights for a tortoise cage must be replaced about every 6 months. Get more information about UVB lights with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoises need heating to properly digest their food. Learn how to properly heat a tortoise aquarium with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
A heating pad under a tortoise cage is very important. Learn how to use and install a tortoise heating pad with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
A tortoise cage needs to be a specific temperature so a thermometer is a necessity. Learn how to pick out a good tortoise cage thermometer with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
A tortoise cage needs to be a specific temperature so a digital thermometer is perfect. Learn how to pick out and use a tortoise aquarium digital thermometer with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoises need some temperature variations in their cage. Learn where to place a tortoise cage thermometer for accurate readings with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Substrate, or bedding, is important for tortoise health and happiness. Learn how to pick out a good tortoise bedding with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoises need very specific food and water bowls because they are a little clumsy. Learn how to pick out a good tortoise food and water bowl with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Keep your tortoise happy and healthy with a good diet of dark, leafy greens. Learn more about tortoise diets with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Tortoises make great pets but handling them properly is important. Learn how to handle a tortoise with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.
Owning a pet can be an extremely satisfying endeavor, and so it is no wonder that millions of people around the world keep companion animals in their lives. The most common pets are by far, cats and dogs, however, the rising popularity of exotic pets has led to an increase of people owning snakes, lizards, rats, mice, and hamsters. Fish are also a popular pet for people who do not want too much responsibility. Studies have shown that owning a pet is actually beneficial to both the mental and physical health of the owner. In fact, there are now medically backed studies showing that therapy animals can significantly improve the well being of many patients.
In this free video series, our expert will show you how to care for a tortoise as a pet. This wonderful reptile makes an interesting and fun exotic pet the whole family will love. Learn how to pick a healthy tortoise, find the right tortoise cage and light and heat your tortoise cage. You will also learn about tortoise bedding, using the right food and water dish, as well as learn to properly handle tortoises. If you are interested in buying a tortoise, get all the information you need to keep your tortoise healthy and happy from our reptile expert in this free pet care video series.
Cordell Jacques Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years. He is also a reptile hobbyist in one form or another. Jacques keeps more than 20 various reptiles, frogs, fish and inverts. He not only has a love of reptiles, but cats and dogs, as well. He currently works at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich.dkdk
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