Chelonians

Horsfield tortoise, Agrionemys horsfieldii, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

Hibernation is a natural part of a tortoise's life cycle. Read our help guide on how to notice the signs and hibernate your tortoise safely.

Reptiles are very popular pets in the UK, and for good reason, read inside to find out why you should get one of your own.

The most common advice queries we receive relate to Tortoise lighting. Read our useful guide on what you need and how to set it up.

Redfoot tortoise, Chelonoidis carbonaria, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

Mississippi map turtle, Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

Mata mata turtle, Chelus fimbrata, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

Mediterranean tortoise, Testudo sp., husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

Learn all you need to know about tortoise table lighting, from combined heat and UV, to separate sources inside from the experts at Swell Reptiles.