| Humidity: |
Hingeback Tortoises will need a humidity of almost
80% because that is what conditions are like in
their native habitats. |
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| Lighting: |
These type of tortoises do not like as bright
of a light source as many other turtles as they
are used to living in the shady forests. |
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| Physical Design: |
Hingeback Tortoises are known to swim or soak
in the water so they will require an area of water
that is large enough to fit them. Plants in the
enclosure can also help with the humidity so it
is a good idea to place a couple of plants in the
habitat. |
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| Substrate: |
Hingeback Tortoises like to dig into the ground
so provide them with a substrate that will allow
them to do this. Using peat moss or a similar material
will actually help maintain the high humidity level
much better than newsprint. |
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| Temperature: |
Daytime temperatures should be just above 80 degrees
F with a basking spot that reaches at least 85 degrees
F. At night an acceptable temperature would be 75
degrees F. |
