The rare Burmese star tortoise for sale is one of the most beautiful tortoises. The oval shaped carapace (upper shell) measuring 26 cm is characterized by a highly distinctive star or radiating pattern. The dark brown to black, domed carapace is marked with up to six radiating yellow stripes emerging from small, yellow central areas (areolae), creating a star pattern that gives this tortoise its unique appearance. The underside or plastron is yellow with each scute having a dark brown or black blotch. The head is of moderate size with a non-projecting snout and a three pointed upper jaw. The skin of the head, limbs and tail are yellow to tan. The forelimbs have large pointed to rounded scales and a large, horny scale also appears at the end of the tail. Males are distinguished from the females by a much thicker and longer tail.

Habitat of Burmese star tortoise :

Found in forest openings and forest edges in the dry zones of Myanmar.

Adaptation:

The markings on its carapace provide excellent camouflage.

Threats to Survival:

Although subsistence gathering of these tortoises has been going on for many generations, more recently they have undergone a dramatic decline because of mass harvesting for the food market (for its perceived medical value), and the illegal pet trade.  Also deforestation is a major hindrance in preserving this species.

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The Aldabra tortoise for sale is second only to the Galapagos tortoise as the biggest land tortoise in the world. Aldabra tortoises can weigh more than 400 pounds, with a shell more than 4 feet long.

Males are larger than females, but all Aldabra tortoises share the same basic appearance. They each have a high, domed shell that is dark brown or gray in color. Their legs are very stout, and the front ones are partly covered with big scales. Both front and back feet have powerful claws. The tail is short and has a claw-like spur on the tip.

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Each adult male Galapagos tortoise for sale can weigh 600 pounds or more, making this species the largest living tortoise in the world. Females often weight about 250 pounds. The tortoises’ shells grow in a honeycomb structure, which drastically reduces the weight of the shells and allows the animals to walk. They have thick, strong legs that are built for moving their heavy bodies. Their front legs are slight turned inward, which means they never walk completely straight forward. Likely due to their size, they generally prefer to scoot and push forward instead of raising themselves off the ground and walking. They do not have teeth, but their bony, beak-like mouth is ideal for munching on vegetation.

Young and Family

Galapagos tortoises begin reproducing when they are about 20 to 25 years old. After mating, a female will travel to a nesting area, dig a small hole, and lay eggs in the hole before covering it up. A female will lay two to 16 eggs. Once they hatch, the newly emerged tortoises are on their own. They will have to climb up and out of their covered holes and then fend for themselves once they have emerged.

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The desert tortoise for sale (Gopherus agassizii) has many names: Mojave desert tortoise (sometimes spelled Mohave), Agassiz’s desert tortoise, and simply desert tortoise. If you’re very lucky, you might see one the next time you visit the Mojave Desert.

Desert tortoises might be slow moving, but they spend the majority of their time hiding in the shade of shrubs and rocks from the hot desert sun and from determined desert predators. They even hibernate in burrows, which they dig with their round legs, when it’s extremely hot and during the winter, making them a rare treat to spot. Your best chances are right after seasonal rains and when temperatures are between 79-93 degrees Fahrenheit (26-30 degrees Celsius).

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The Egyptian tortoise for sale is the second smallest tortoise in the world after the speckled tortoise. This tortoise is so small that it can comfortably fit into the palm of an average human. This species of tortoise used to be common throughout Egypt and Libya. However, they’re now on the verge of extinction due to the destruction and loss of their natural habitats to human activities.

 Egyptian Tortoise Facts – baby egyptian tortoise for sale

• The Egyptian tortoise is the smallest in the northern hemisphere. You’ll need up to 400 Egyptian tortoises to make up the size of a single Galapagos tortoise.
• The Egyptian tortoise is an herbivore that typically feeds on grass.
• They come in gray, ivory, gold, dark brown, and yellow colorations, enabling them to blend in with their physical environment easily.
• An Egyptian tortoise reaches maturity after five years of age.
• The Egyptian tortoise does not hibernate. It is the only temperate reptile that is more active in winter than summer.

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A popular pet tortoise, Russian tortoise for sale are one of the most readily available tortoise species. They are small, making them easy for most people with limited space to keep. They are also feisty, eager to eat and more active than some other tortoises. When allowed to burrow, Russian tortoises also have one of the highest tolerances for temperature extremes. They are one of the few species that can be kept outdoors in Las Vegas, Nev., year round. These factors make Russian tortoises attractive for new tortoisekeepers and a fun tortoise for seasoned veterans.

Russian Tortoise Availability -captive bred russian tortoise for sale

Most Russian tortoises are imported into the United States. Compared to the number of imported tortoises, captive production of this species is relatively low. You should assume that most adult or subadult Russian tortoises for sale are wild-caught (imported). Captive-bred babies are rarely raised to adult size and sold at the low prices that these imported Russian tortoises sell for.

Russian Tortoise Size – 

Russian tortoise hatchlings measure about 1 inch in carapace length. As they mature, they reach a maximum length of 8 to 10 inches. Females are normally a little larger than males at full size. When females are about 6 inches long, they are large enough to begin producing eggs. Russian tortoises are almost always imported as young adults between 4 and 5 inches in carapace length. These tortoises are large enough to handle subprime conditions during shipping but small enough to fit many in a fixed-size shipping crate.

Russian Tortoise Life Span -baby russian tortoise for sale

Russian tortoises can live more than 40 years. Raised on a lean, high-fiber diet, captive-raised animals in low-stress environments have higher life expectancies.

Russian Tortoise Caging

The preferred method for raising Russian tortoises is an outdoor enclosure in a warmer climate. Pens for one or two adults should be at least 2 feet by 4 feet. Russian tortoises are burrowers. They tend to dig into corners and against objects. Placing large rocks under the soil in the corners helps prevent tortoises from digging out. In higher or lower temperatures, they attempt to go underground to insulate themselves from the extremes. Building Russian tortoises underground hide boxes that maintain more stable temperatures helps to keep them from burrowing too much. Shaded grassy areas that get regular water help to keep smaller tortoises cool.

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Sulcata tortoise for sale require a wooden vivarium as their enclosure. This is because wood is an excellent insulator of heat and so a wooden vivarium will make it easier to control the crucial temperatures required inside the habitat. The wooden vivarium should have good ventilation to allow good air flow in and out of the enclosure. The vivarium should be at least 1150mm (46″). The enclosure needs to be hot at one end, but have enough distance for the temperature to drop at the cool end.

Tortoise table: tables may be used for these tortoises, but as they insulate no heat, they are only recommended for use in houses that are naturally warm. The table should be at least 900mm (35″) long.

The sulcata tortoise will grow to between 600-900mm long so will need a small section of the house by the time they are done growing. We recommend a basking area of 180x180cm (6ft) in a small room.

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Radiated tortoise for sale have high-domed, dark brown to black carapaces that are marked with bright yellow or orange lines of varying thickness that ‘radiate’ from the center of each plate creating a finely detailed star pattern. The legs, elephant-like feet and blunt-shaped head are yellow. On top of the head there is a dark patch which varies in size among individuals. Their coloring and appearance helps to camouflage them in long grasses.

Size: They are one of the larger species of tortoises, reaching an overall length of up to 16 inches (40 cm) and weighing up to 35 pounds (16 kg).

Behavior: Radiated tortoises are peaceful but will become aggressive towards individuals that they see as a threat. During the breeding season, rival males will fight and attempt to roll one another onto their backs.

Diet: These tortoises are grazing herbivores, feeding on grasses, fruit and succulent plants, which make up approximately 80-90% of their diet. They eat during the day and prefer new growth for its high-fiber content.

Senses: Like other tortoises, the shell is supplied with blood vessels and nerves so they can feel when being touched.

Communication: Males display during breeding season by bobbing their head and make hissing and grunting sounds while mating. When startled, they let out a loud screeching sound.

Reproduction:

Sexual maturity in males is attained once they reach a length of about 12 inches (31 cm) and in females a few inches more than twelve. The male begins courtship by head-bobbing display and smelling the female’s legs. He then climbs on her back. The female lays 3 to 12 nearly spherical eggs in a nest that she had dug earlier into the ground, covers the eggs and then leaves. Incubation is long, lasting five to eight months. Juveniles are white to off-white and will get their high- domed carapace soon after hatching.

Habitat/range: They inhabit dry spiny forests, thorn bushes and woodlands of southern and southwestern Madagascar.

Status: Classified as Critically Endangered on IUCN Red List and on CITES Appendix I. They are listed as endangered due to collection and habitat loss.

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Common Names: Hermann’s Tortoise  for sale (Eastern & Western)
Scientific Name: Testudo hermanni
Origin: Southern Europe
Size: 6-10″ (females usually larger than males)
Lifespan: 50-60 years

You will find many ways on the internet on “how to” take care of this animal. This care sheet is showing the way we found works best for us from our many years of experience of caring for this species.

HOUSING
In the wild, the Hermann’s Tortoise lives in arid, rocky Mediterranean landscapes with scrubby vegetation, grasslands, and dry oak forests.

The ideal pet enclosure is an outdoor pen (during the warmer months) with well-drained soil. The larger the area the better, with a minimum size of approximately 4’x 4′ for an adult.

They love to climb and burrow, so the enclosure should be sturdy enough to keep the tortoise in. You want the walls a minimum of 18″ high and constructed from concrete, cinder blocks, wood, or other solid building material. You don’t want to allow the tortoises to see through the wall, otherwise they will continually try to escape. The wall should also be buried 10″ to 12″ below ground. Setting up the interior of the pen with mounds, rocks, logs, and other items can help not only provide shelter, but also keep it more interesting for your tortoise. If you live in an area with raccoons and other predators, the enclosure should be covered with some sort of frame and hardware cloth for protection.

Keeping your tortoise indoors requires an enclosure with lots of space and ventilation.

Most inside enclosures will be too small on their own. Tortoises love to roam. So make sure you take your Hermann out to walk in the yard or around your house. If using a glass enclosure, for an adult Hermann, make it as big as possible. A Zoo Med lowboy tank is a decent size for an adult. Allow the tortoise as much space and open air as you can. Custom built enclosures like Tortoise Tables are popular. At the very least, use a 50 gallon (or preferably larger) rubbermaid-type plastic tub or plastic kid pool (as long as it is tall enough for him not to climb out). For a baby tortoise you can start with a Exo Terra 18″ x 18″ x 12″ enclosure. They will out grow this usually by the time they are a year old.

Because they like to burrow, a good substrate mixture of Zoo Med eco earth and Exo Terra sand is recommended, at least 4″ to 5″ deep for adults. Keep it clean and a little moist. Take care that it’s not so wet that if you take a handful of substrate and squeeze it water comes out. Hermann Tortoises are susceptible to respiratory and other disorders if they’re kept in damp environments. As with outdoor enclosures, your indoor pet will appreciate rocks, branches, plants and other structures to hide behind and keep their interest.

Since even smaller tortoises roam large amounts of land, they always like to be busy and explore. Whether you keep them in glass or something they can’t see out of they will still go into the corner of the enclosure and dig.

LIGHTING & TEMPERATURES – western hermann’s tortoise for sale us

For adults, you’ll want to keep your enclosure temperature in the mid 70s with night time temperatures can go down to 65 degrees. Babies should be kept warmer. Night time temps not lower than 74 degrees. For all Hermanns, a basking spot of 90-95 degrees should also be provided at one end of the enclosure. Use a good quality temperature gauge, like Zoo Meds digital temp gauge or Exo Terras Thermometer to figure out the temperatures in your enclosure. They will need a UVB light to help properly process calcium and to synthesize vitamin D3. Since they are not out in natural sunlight in our homes, we must provide UVB light in the form of a special fluorescent bulb designed to produce UVB rays. The best bulbs are the mercury vapors such as Exo Terra’s Solar Glo bulbs, ZooMed’s Powersun, or Solar bright bulbs. These bulbs provide heat and UVB all in one bulb. You can also use separate basking (heat) bulb and UVB bulbs. If you use these, you will want the Zoo Med 10.0 or Exo Terra UVB 150 variety. (If you don’t have a screen over your tank (and it is not a really tall tank), you can use a 5.0 bulb instead.

HUMIDITY – baby hermann’s tortoise for sale

Although the Hermann’s Tortoise comes from an semi-arid region, they still need clean water daily. In an outside enclosure, this can be in a large low bowl or tray that the tortoise will climb into. They often drink and defecate at the same time, so it’s important to change the water daily. Exo Terra bowls or Flukers rock dish are nice naturalistic non-porous water bowls. Babies need higher moisture. If you start with a baby, mist the bedding once a day. So they can get some moisture when they burrow and sleep. We also suggest soaking your baby tortoise a couple times a day in a shallow bowl of lukewarm water. Water depth should be just up to their knees for approx. 15 mins. to help them stay hydrated. You can also provide a humid hide. Just put a hide on the cool side with some damp sphagnum moss in it.

FEEDING

Hermann’s Tortoises are herbivores and require a plant-based, calcium-rich diet. Broadleaf weeds are a favorite, but a variety of dark leafy greens is important. Outdoors, dandelions are excellent. Store-bought salad mixes are good, especially if they included things like turnip greens, collard greens, and kale. Top off your greens with Mazuri tortoise diet, zoo med gourmet tortoise food, or zilla dried vegetable mix. Make sure to supplement your Hermann’s food every feeding with calcium and vitamins such as Repashy Superveggie with a little extra calcium w D3 mixed in. You can also use Zoo Med Reptivite with D3 1x a week.

SUGGESTED FOODS
dandelions (uncontaminated with chemicals)
greens (turnip, collard, mustard)
kale
leaf lettuces (dark types, no spinach)
cactus

Mazuri tortoise diet
zoo med gourmet tortoise food
zilla dried vegetable mix

TEMPERAMENT
Tortoises are friendly and fun to watch, though it can be stressful to them if handled too much. After they get to know you they do like to follow you around and like to be next to you but they prefer not to be picked up too much.

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Leopard tortoises require a wooden vivarium as their enclosure. This is because wood is an excellent insulator of heat and so a wooden vivarium will make it easier to control the crucial temperatures required inside the habitat. The wooden vivarium should have good ventilation to allow good air flow in and out of the enclosure. The vivarium should be at least 1150mm (46″). The enclosure needs to be hot at one end, but have enough distance for the temperature to drop at the cool end.

Tortoise table: tables may be used for these tortoises, but as they insulate no heat, they are only recommended for use in houses that are naturally warm. The table should be at least 900mm (35″) long.

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