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African Spurred
Tortoise Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
African Spurred Tortoises are known
for digging very large and elaborate burrows. They
are so good at burrowing that typically other animals
inhabit the burrow with them. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Geochelone sulcata |
| Lifespan: |
80 to 100 years |
| Average Size: |
25 to 30 inches |
| Origin: |
Southern Africa |
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Feeding |
Hand picked grass and weeds should make up the bulk
of your African Spurred Tortoises diet.
You will not need to provide your African Spurred Tortoise
with a water dish because it gets its necessary water
intake from its food.
If you are keeping your tortoise inside it is suggested
that you add a multivitamin supplement as well as a
calcium supplement to their food. Even if they are kept
outside a calcium supplement is highly recommended. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
UVB light is needed to ensure the proper development
of your tortoises shell. |
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| Substrate: |
Since these tortoises are used to burrowing in
the ground while in the wild you will want to provide
them with a substrate in which they can do the same.
Sand will work well to accomplish this. |
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| Temperature: |
The low end of your African Spurred Tortoises
temperature gradient should be at about 75 degrees
F. The warm end of the gradient should reach 85
degrees F. These tortoises will also need a basking
area that is slightly warmer as they enjoy to bask
in the sunlight while in the wild. |
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