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Common Box Turtle
The Carolina box turtle (Terrapene carolina) comprises six subspecies distinguished by their shell patterns and named for its box-like shell. Ranging from eastern North America through Canada and Mexico, this largely terrestrial, omnivorous turtle is exceptionally long-lived, though habitat loss has driven population declines.
Gopher Tortoise
The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a burrowing land turtle of the southeastern United States, strictly herbivorous and protected by law due to its small wild population. Famous for digging deep burrows (11–15 m), it needs a dry, sandy outdoor enclosure with plenty of sunny space.
Philippen’s Stripe-necked Turtle
Philippen's Stripe-necked Turtle (Ocadia philippeni) is a large striped-neck turtle endemic to Hainan, China, resembling the Chinese stripe-necked turtle but with a larger carapace. Sensitive to temperature swings, it is omnivorous and fairly easy to keep, though wild individuals are scarce and often mislabeled as the Chinese stripe-necked turtle.
Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)
The flat-tailed tortoise is found along the west coast of Madagascar, closely resembling the spider tortoise but recognized as a distinct species. It is a shy, mostly herbivorous tortoise that aestivates through the dry season.
Tent Tortoise
The Tent Tortoise (Psammobates tentorius), also called the tent star tortoise, is a small, heat- and drought-tolerant tortoise that prefers plant food. Keeping it is fairly demanding, though a few individuals can be found in the pet trade.
Bell’s/Lowveld Hinge-back Tortoise
Bell's Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys belliana) is a relatively common hinge-back tortoise that lives a solitary life in dry habitats. Demanding in its care, it is not recommended for beginner keepers.
Western Hermann’s Tortoise
The Western Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is a common, beginner-friendly tortoise with undemanding environmental needs and good disease resistance, though it carries a relatively high price. Native to Spain and southern France, it is a Mediterranean-species herbivore that also occasionally takes animal prey.
Gulf Coast Box Turtle
The Gulf Coast Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina major) is the largest subspecies of the Common Box Turtle, found along the U.S. Gulf Coast bordering Mexico. A typical omnivore reaching up to 18 cm in carapace length, it grows quickly and is relatively easy to keep.
South African Bowsprit Tortoise
The South African Bowsprit Tortoise (Chersina angulata), also called the angulated tortoise, favors dry, hot regions and becomes inactive and refuses food when captive temperatures drop below 20°C. A strictly herbivorous species, it feeds only on plant matter in the wild and accepts fruits and vegetables in captivity.
How Should I Feed a Leopard Tortoise to Help It Grow Fast?
Leopard tortoises are herbivores; base the diet on leafy greens and grasses. For faster growth, add a small amount of commercial tortoise pellets and vegetables, feed in small frequent meals, and provide basking, calcium, and vitamins.
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