Every tortoise is different, and so is every tortoise habitat. For that reason, it is important to be sure that you have the right habitat for your type of tortoise. Do the research necessary to find out everything you can about the natural habitat of your tortoise. Although tortoises are very adaptive, the less adaptation they have to do, the better they will be. If you can closely mimic their natural environment, they will be much less stressed, which means they will be a lot healthier.One type of tortoise lives in a climate that has extreme temperatures in the summer and the winter, so it spends most of its time in hibernation, only becoming really active in the spring to breed and feed. This is the Russian tortoise, which can be found in Russia as well as parts of Pakistan and Iran. Because of the amount of hibernation the Russian Tortoise does in the wild, it is important that you be informed of tortoise hibernation habits, and discuss with your veterinarian about when it is best to allow your pet to hibernate, or if you should prevent it from doing so.
This type of tortoise is a burrowing tortoise, and prefers loose soil where they can easily dig burrows. It is the Desert Tortoise, and can be found anywhere from grassy plains to rocky hills. This type of tortoise has plenty of access to water, food, and mineral sources. Because of the amount of mineral sources the Desert Tortoise has in its natural habitat, it is important to be sure that your pet has plenty of minerals in its diet, as well as constant access to food and water.
This type of tortoise is found in Africa, and lives in areas where there is a lot of grass. Although the climate is dry, the Leopard Tortoise is a grazer by nature, and gets plenty of grass in the wild. If you have a Leopard Tortoise, you need to be sure that you provide a lot of greens. You can even allow them to go outside in your yard to graze, which is sure to really make them feel at home.
Whatever type of tortoise you have, you can find plenty of information on what the specific needs are of your tortoise. Because in the wild there is a lot of tortoise habitats being destroyed, it is your responsibility as a tortoise owner to give your pet the best care possible, to ensure the survival of the tortoise species.