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Texas Tortoise

Texas Tortoise

The Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) is the smallest of the gopher tortoises, native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Adapted to arid deserts, it feeds mainly on high-fiber plants and is considered a challenging species to keep, so it remains uncommon in captivity.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)

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.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Batagur baska (Northern River Terrapin)

Batagur baska (Northern River Terrapin)

The Batagur turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in Asia, living in Andaman coast estuaries from Bangladesh to Vietnam and feeding on mangrove seeds. Once thought extinct in Thailand, it is now classified as Critically Endangered and protected under CITES Appendix I.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Tent Tortoise

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.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Bell’s/Lowveld Hinge-back Tortoise

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.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Celebes Tortoise

Celebes Tortoise

The Celebes Tortoise (Indotestudo forstenii), also called the Sulawesi tortoise, is a herbivorous land tortoise native to the Indonesian islands. It resembles the Burmese mountain tortoise but grows slightly larger, and is relatively easy to keep in captivity.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Phormictopus cancerides

Phormictopus cancerides

The Haitian brown tarantula (Phormictopus cancerides), also known as the Dominican blue tarantula, is native to the tropical rainforests of Haiti and Brazil. It is one of the classic pet tarantula species kept by enthusiasts.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
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What Do Tortoises Like to Eat?

Most tortoises are plant eaters: leaves, vegetables, and fruit. Feed by species, and use a dedicated pellet for balanced nutrition. Yellow-throated turtles prefer animal-based food and can get mixed pellets, meat, and produce.

Q&A 📅 March 14, 2024