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TORTOISE CARE SHEETS

Horsfield Tortoises

  Testudo horsfieldii

horsfield

Lifespan: 80 + years

Length:  6 – 10  inches 

Origin:  Central Asia

Vivarium Size/Table Size:  3ft x 18" (hatchling) 5ft x 3ft Minimum (adult)

Temperature gradient: 20 – 32°C

Humidity: 40 – 50%

Lighting: UV

Feeding: Herbivores - variety of weeds, plants and vegetables.

 

Shopping list: Vivarium or Table, Heat source, UVB Lighting, Light/heat fittings, Thermometer, Water bowl, Feeding slate, Substrate, Hide, Door lock, Decor, Calcium and Multivitamin supplements, Cleaning Equipment, Cuttlefish bone

Marginated Tortoises

Testudo marginata

marginated

Lifespan: 80 + years

Length: 12-14 inches 

Origin: Greece, Italy and Southern Europe.

Vivarium Size/Table Size:  3ft x 18" (hatchling) 5ft x 3ft Minimum (adult)

Temperature gradient: 22 – 32°C

Humidity: 40 – 60%

Lighting: UV

Feeding: Herbivores - variety of weeds, plants and vegetables.

 

Shopping list: Vivarium or Table, Heat source, UVB Lighting, Light/heat fittings, Thermometer, Water bowl, Feeding slate, Substrate, Hide, Door lock, Decor, Calcium and Multivitamin supplements, Cleaning Equipment, Cuttlefish bone.

Spur Thigh Tortoises

Testudo graeca

Baby med spurs

Lifespan: 80 + years

Length: 8-11 inches 

Origin: North Africa, southwest Asia and southern Europe

Vivarium Size/Table Size:  3ft x 18" (hatchling) 5ft x 3ft Minimum (adult)

Temperature gradient: 20 – 32°C

Humidity: 40 – 60%

Lighting: UV

Feeding: Herbivores - variety of weeds, plants and vegetables.

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Shopping list: Vivarium or Table, Heat source, UVB Lighting, Light/heat fittings, Thermometer, Water bowl, Feeding slate, Substrate, Hide, Door lock, Decor, Calcium and Multivitamin supplements, Cleaning Equipment, Cuttlefish bone.

Hermann's Tortoises

Testudo hermanni

HERMANNS

Lifespan: 80 + years

Length:  7 – 10  inches 

Origin:  Mediterranean

Vivarium Size/Table Size:  3ft x 18" (hatchling) 5ft x 3ft Minimum (adult)

Temperature gradient: 20 – 32°C

Humidity: 40 – 50%

Lighting: UV

Feeding: Herbivores - variety of weeds, plants and vegetables.

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Shopping list: Vivarium or Table, Heat source, UVB Lighting, Light/heat fittings, Thermometer, Water bowl, Feeding slate, Substrate, Hide, Door lock, Decor, Calcium and Multivitamin supplements, Cleaning Equipment, Cuttlefish bone.

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