Tortoise Setup and Care Tutorial

Learn how to setup and care for your pet tortoise! Tortoises are long-lived, hearty, and interesting animals. Although they are endearing pets, they do require very specific care and can be a small challenge to care for.
In this video tutorial from Fluker Farms, Dr. Mark Mitchell, Professor of Zoological Medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, covers topics including enclosures, substrate, accessories, temperature, lighting, diet, nutrition, growth, behavior, handling, and safety.
To ensure your pet has a smooth and healthy transition to your care, be sure to have all supplies before bringing your pet tortoise home.
For a quick reference and supplement to this tutorial, download our Tortoise Care Sheet at flukerfarms.com/tortoise-turtle-care-sheet/