Are tortoises a good pet?

Sommario:

1. Are tortoises a good pet?
2. How do tortoise live?
3. What tortoise is best for beginners?
4. Do pet tortoises bite?
5. Are tortoises high maintenance?
6. Do tortoises like music?

Are tortoises a good pet?

Does a tortoise make a good pet? Caring for a tortoise as a pet is a great commitment and should not be taken lightly, however it is also an incredibly rewarding experience.

How do tortoise live?

Galápagos tortoises are noted to live over 150 years, but an Aldabra giant tortoise named Adwaita may have lived an estimated 255 years....Tortoise.

Tortoises Temporal range: Eocene–Recent PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Family:	Testudinidae Batsch, 1788
Type genus
Testudo Linnaeus, 1758

What tortoise is best for beginners?

10 Best Pet Tortoise Breeds for Beginners

• Pancake Tortoise.
• Leopard Tortoise.
• Red-Footed Tortoise.
• Hermann's Tortoise.
• Indian Star Tortoise.
• Sulcata Tortoise.
• Russian Tortoise.
• Greek Tortoise.

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Do pet tortoises bite?

The simple answer is yes. In captivity it normally happens by accident. Usually, it happens during hand feeding or when they are hungry and “test bite” to see if something they see is edible.

Are tortoises high maintenance?

Tortoises are long-lived, hearty, and reasonably easy to care for. They are not an ideal pet to keep indoors, and not a pet that is played with, cuddled, or handled very often.

Do tortoises like music?

Tortoises might enjoy some music or nature sounds but always keep an eye on their behavior. If they seem scared or upset, remove that sound or try something different. Some tortoises do actually seem to like music, but they are all different, so that is up to you and your tortoise to discover.