Firefighters in Prescott Valley rescued a pet tortoise after a heat lamp sparked a fire in a backyard shed. If hired, ...

Tortoises are fascinating, long-lived reptiles that can make rewarding pets for the right person. However, they require specific care, a long-term commitment, and a solid understanding of their needs.

Firefighters rescued a tortoise after a heat lamp caused a shed to fill up with smoke in northern Arizona.

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...

Have you ever considered the idea of owning tortoises as pets? If you have, this guide is for you. Deciding to get a tortoise is basically a lifelong commitment, as many tortoises can live for over 50 ...

KOKOMO, Miss. – Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” said ...

PIEDMONT, Okla. (KFOR) — After more than two months of searching, an Oklahoma woman’s pet tortoise had been found, only about 100 feet from home. In late August, Cherrie Zaidi put her two African Spur ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PIEDMONT, Okla. (KFOR) — After more than two ...