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Greek Tortoise
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
Depending on the location of the Greek
Tortoise its coloring on the shell can vary greatly
from green spots to a solid golden color. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Testudo graeca |
| Lifespan: |
Up to 50 years |
| Average Size: |
8 to 10 inches |
| Origin: |
Europe and North African |
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Feeding |
| The Greek Tortoise will need a diet that is low in protein
but high in fibre to keep it healthy. Plants that are
leafy and dark in color are the best to feed to these
tortoises. Many tortoise owners like to use commercial
cat or dog food for tortoises but these are dangerous
because they are way too high in protein to be healthy. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
The Greek Tortoise will need a light source consisting
of UVA and UVB light rays. |
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| Physical Design: |
In general aquariums may be easiest to use for
a turtle or tortoise but they do not provide the
necessary air circulation that they require. An
enclosure that has screened sides makes a much better
habitat. |
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| Size: |
The minimum size of the enclosure for these tortoises
is about 2 feet by 4 feet. |
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| Substrate: |
Packed soil is the best substrate to use for Greek
Tortoises. |
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| Temperature: |
Greek Tortoises like to bask so you should provide
them with an area in which they can bask that is
about 95 degrees F. The remainder of the habitat
should provide a heat gradient with the coolest
spot at 75 degrees F. |
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