How to look after a Mediterranean tortoise | 台北市立動物園資訊網

2020年2月18日—MediterraneantortoisespeciesincludeHermann's(Testudohermanni),Spur-​thighed(Testudograeca),andMarginated(Testudomarginata).

Mediterranean tortoise species include Hermann’s[1] (Testudo hermanni), Spur-thighed  (Testudo graeca), and Marginated[2] (Testudo marginata). It’s always recommended that your specific species be researched for a more individual overview, however, all three of these species require a similar environment, being from similar areas. 

Mediterranean species inhabit rocky, arid regions, scrub and forests. They are all terrestrial living but are capable of climbing rocks and rough/uneven terrain as well as digging. Being herbivorous, most of their day is spent foraging for vegetation as well as basking in the sun. During colder, winter months they would enter a long period of hibernation in the wild, though as this behaviour occurs on the basis of lack of food and heat, it is not required in captivity so your pet will be awake all year round!

Tortoises naturally roam and forage long distances throughout their day, so it is essential that your en...