Tortoises as pets Tortoises as Pets. Tortoises Pets Owners Guide. Tortoises Pets Care, Behavior, Diet, Interaction, Costs and Health. Tortoises are beautiful and interesting animals who typically thrive in captivity when provided with proper husbandry and veterinary care. But to provide a tortoise with the things he needs, you'll have to learn as much as you can about the species, their way of life and the habitats from which...