This giant Galapagos tortoise is 106 years old—and one of his most favorite things in the world is getting a bath! He’s sitting outside as his caretaker is spraying him with the hose and brushing his ...

Generally, tortoises do not swim, according to Andy C. Highfield, author of the Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles. In the case of commonly kept pet species, "deep water is a serious hazard ...

Most reptiles benefit from bathing, but unlike mammals, it’s more than just a hygiene ritual. Soaking a reptile in tepid ...