Here are some
popular tortoise breeds commonly kept as pets, along with brief notes on their
care:
1. Russian Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii)
· Size: 5–10 inches
· Lifespan: 40+ years
· Care: Hardy and small,
good for beginners; needs a dry, warm habitat.
2. Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca)
· Size: 5–8 inches
· Lifespan: 50+ years
· Care: Docile and
manageable; prefers Mediterranean climates.
3. Sulcata Tortoise (African Spurred Tortoise, Centrochelys
sulcata)
· Size: Up to 30 inches,
100+ lbs
· Lifespan: 70+ years
· Care: Needs a lot of
space and warmth; not ideal for small homes.
4. Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)
· Size: 10–18 inches
· Lifespan: 50–100 years
· Care: Needs warm, dry
environments; gentle disposition.
5. Hermann’s Tortoise (Testudo hermanni)
· Size: 6–8 inches
· Lifespan: 50–75 years
· Care: Great for
beginners; active and curious.
6. Red-Footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius)
· Size: 10–14 inches
· Lifespan: 50+ years
· Care: Tropical species,
needs moderate humidity and a varied diet.
Tortoises as Pets. Tortoises Pets Owners
Guide. Tortoises Pets Care, Behavior, Diet, Interaction, Costs and Health.
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 they
hail. You will find all of the information you need to give your new pet a good
home and care for him properly inside. By incorporating the methods and
techniques other keepers have developed, learning all you can about tortoises
and remaining observant of your animal’s behavior, you’ll have a great chance
of giving your pet a long, healthy life. The author, Ben Team, is an
environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional
reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains
www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and
observations of the natural world.Covered in this book:- Acquisition- Anatomy-
Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive Considerations- Daily Care- Description-
Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interaction- Lighting-
Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Species Accounts-
Taxonomy.... and much more
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