Tortoise Trust
BM Tortoise
London
WC1N 3XX
UK
TORTOISE
TRUST
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THIS WEBSITE IS OUR OLD 'LEGACY'
SITE AND IS MAINTAINED ONLY TO ALLOW ACCESS TO
HISTORICAL ARTICLES.
OUR
NEW WEBSITE WITH CURRENT INFORMATION, NEWS AND
MEMBERSHIPS IS NOW AT:
Revolutionary
new tortoise housing design. Based on extensive
studies over many years, providing enormous
flexibility in temperature and humidity control,
correct microclimates for a wide range of species,
low cost self-build from readily available
materials, natural UVB utilisation and ultra-low
energy inputs. Fully backed up by extensive data and
field testing in a range of conditions.
Part One
The Effect of Basking Lamps on the Health of Tortoises and other Reptiles
The first ever detailed analysis of the effect basking lamps have on tortoises and other captive reptiles using infra-red thermography. Why, and how they differ from natural sources of infra-red.
The
Climate Frame Terrarium: Versatile outdoor terrarium
with natural UV-B and optimal Infra-Red!
Practical applications of new technology infra-red transmitting plastics and advanced microclimate creation for tortoises, turtles and other reptiles.
UPDATED "SAFER
HIBERNATION & YOUR TORTOISE" NOW AVAILABLE
'TAKING CARE OF PET TORTOISES'
Recommended
Books
The excellent, fully updated and extended 4th edition of 'The Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises & Turtles' is now available as an instant download from all Amazon sites in Kindle book format. You do not have to own a Kindle to read as you can use the Kindle Reader software on PC, Mac, iPad and Android platforms.
For over 35 years the
Tortoise Trust has consistently developed new
methods of husbandry, and has actively campaigned for
the conservation and protection of tortoises and turtles
around the world.
Our mission:
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To provide the best husbandry information available
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To campaign for tortoise & turtle conservation worldwide
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To actively support conservation programs
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To educate keepers and professionals in correct husbandry
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To promote research for the benefit of tortoises and turtles
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To promote the humane treatment of tortoises and turtles