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Star Tortoise
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Star Tortoise is one of only a
few tortoises in which the female is significantly
larger than the male. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Geochelone Elegans |
| Lifespan: |
60 to 80 years with proper care |
| Average Size: |
12 inches |
| Origin: |
India |
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Feeding |
These tortoises will thrive when kept outdoors because
this will allow them to graze and forage for their own
food. Even if you keep them inside it still is a good
idea to take them outdoors for a period of time to allow
them to eat.
If you do keep them indoors feed your Star Tortoise
carrots, collards and turnip. Fruits can also be used
but they must be fed sparingly. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
Ensure that the habitat of your Star Tortoise
is not damp or humid since these tortoises live
in dry conditions in the wild. |
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| Size: |
If your Star Tortoise is kept inside it will need
plenty of room because they are known to enjoy grazing. |
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| Substrate: |
In general these tortoises do not burrow into
the ground so the material used as a substrate is
not particularly important. |
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| Temperature: |
In the wild these tortoises do not hibernate so
be sure that during the winter months the temperature
is warm enough that they are not tempted to do so. |
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