Spur | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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Caring for a spur-thighed tortoise can be one of the simplest things to do if you understand the reptile and their life cycle. This will help you know what to feed them as well as what time to feed them. In addition their environment needs to be cared for to make them feel at home.

A spur-thighed tortoise[1] is scientifically referred to as Testudo graeca. On average, they are between 20cm to 25cm for an adult. Amazingly, they have a lifespan of 100 years and above. While they are normally out in the wild, they make very good home pets. Due to their lifespan, they can be handed over from one generation to another. To maintain their lifespan, they need to feel right at home and this is not about making them comfortable around you. This is about providing them with a home that is a replica of that in their natural habitat. This reflects on the housing, feeding habits, hibernating, breeding as well as their general health care. The key is to bring their home to them consider...