Hot weather can be dangerous for tortoises too. Learn how to keep your Mediterranean tortoise safe during a heatwave, including shade, water, feeding and the warning signs of overheating.
Humans have some very strange ideas about sunbathing. Manuel explains why, when you’re a tortoise, catching a few rays is considerably more important than getting a tan.
Manuel explains why choosing the right lights isn’t the first question you should ask. Discover what really matters for keeping a healthy Mediterranean tortoise.
Why do humans think bigger is always better? Manuel explains why a natural variety of weeds beats giant leaves and oversized meals every time, and what tortoises really look for when they forage.
Humans are panicking. Tortoises are rolling their eyes. Manuel the Tortoise shares his essential heatwave survival guide, explaining why shade, common sense, and letting tortoises be tortoises is often the best approach.
I’ve organised everything into simple lessons because humans have an extraordinary talent for making tortoise keeping far more complicated than it needs to be.”
