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Greek Tortoise
Testudo graeca (1758,
Linnaeus) |
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| general
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| description |
One of the most popular
pet tortoises in Europe for many years. It is a relatively
hardy and robust animal in captive, is able to tolerate
both damp and dry environments. |
| a.k.a |
Spur-thighed tortoise,
Moorish tortoise, Tortuga mora, Tortue mauresque, Testuggine
greca, Testuggine moresca |
| distribution |
 
 
 Southern
Spain (including islands of Ibiza, Formentera, and Mallorca),
and from Morocco east along the coast of north Africa
to Iran, and from Yugoslavia and Romania south and east
to southern Turkmenestan, Russia; introduced into southern
France, Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia.
code : BG, DZ, EG, ES, FR, GR, IL, IR, IT, JO, LB, LY,
MA, RO, SU, SY, TN, TR, YU |
| adult
size |
6" - 7" carapax length |
| hatchling
size |
1.5" - 2" carapax
length |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Terrestrial; |
| cage
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Cage should be large instead
of high since it does not climb much. (e.g. Wooden
Terrarium, Glass
Terrarium) |
| substrate |
Soil, gravel, sand (e.g.
Repti Sand, Calci-Sand),
Cypress or eucalyptus mulch, barks (e.g. Repti
Bark, Coconut
Bark), compressed paper granules (e.g. Good
Mews) |
| activity
period |
 Daytime (diurnal);
12
- 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or UV
lamp (e.g. ReptiSun 5.0,
UV Heat Bulb) |
| temperature |
30 - 35 ¢XC -- basking
spot (e.g. Basking
Spot Lamp)
27 - 28 ¢XC -- cooler area (e.g. Daylight
Blue Bulb)
24 - 26 ¢XC -- at night (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp, Ceramic
Heat Emitter) |
| humidity |
low |
| water
dish |
Optional. A small water
dish (e.g. Rock water
dish) can be left in the cage sometimes but not all
the time |
| hiding
place |
Optional. Possibllites
include caves (e.g. Habba
Hut, Heat Cave), etc |
| diet |
| diet |
Herbivorous |
| primary
food |
Grass, Dark Leafy Greens
(e.g. dandelions, mustards, collards, turnips, kales),
Box Turtle & Tortoise
Food , Tortoise Formula
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| occasional
food |
Pricky Pears, Carrots,
Apples (with skin), Peaches, Berries, Squashes, Beans
(with skin), Peas (with skin), Almonds |
| never
feed on |
Animal matter, Very Juicy
Fruits, Tomatos, Bananas, Cabbages, Cucumbers, Bok Choy,
Iceberg Lettuces, Rhubarbs, Broccoli, etc |
| notes |
high fibre, high calicum
and low protein diet will ensure good digestive tract
function and smooth growth |
| reproduction |
| reproduction
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Oviparous |
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