How difficult is it to keep Yellow-Footed Tortoise?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

How large does Yellow-Footed Tortoise get?

Yellow-Footed Tortoise typically reaches Carapace up to 82cm, though most animals reach about 35cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Yellow-Footed Tortoise?

The price of Yellow-Footed Tortoise varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Q: What is the lifespan of Yellow-Footed Tortoise?

The average lifespan of Yellow-Footed Tortoise is Fifty years or more under good care, commonly given as 50-60 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

Q: What should I feed Yellow-Footed Tortoise?

Yellow-Footed Tortoise feeds on: Leafy greens, fruit, flowers, mushrooms, tortoise diet and a small amount of animal protein. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

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Chelonoidis denticulatus

Named for the yellow and orange markings on the large scales of the forelimbs. The largest tortoise on the South American mainland, with a carapace to 82 cm; the specific name denticulata refers to the serrated marginal scutes.

Difficulty

Advanced

Lifespan

Fifty years or more under good care, commonly given as 50-60 years

Size

Carapace up to 82cm, though most animals reach about 35cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Leafy greens, fruit, flowers, mushrooms, tortoise diet and a small amount of animal protein

About

Chelonoidis denticulatus is a tortoise of the rainforests of northern South America and the largest tortoise on the South American mainland. The carapace reaches 82 cm, males being larger, although most animals stop around 35 cm. The shell is domed with parallel sides and looks elongated from above, and the rear marginals are weakly serrated - the source of the specific name denticulata, meaning toothed. The carapace is dark brown with yellow or orange around the scutes present from hatching, though old animals may lose the pale areas. Yellow and orange markings on the head and forelimbs give the tortoise its English and Japanese names. It is omnivorous with a strong plant bias, eating mainly flowers in the dry season and fruit in the wet, as well as leaves, roots, bark, mushrooms, insects and land snails.

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Lifespan of the Yellow-Footed Tortoise

The Yellow-Footed Tortoise lives Fifty years or more under good care, commonly given as 50-60 years.

Size of the Yellow-Footed Tortoise

The Yellow-Footed Tortoise grows to Carapace up to 82cm, though most animals reach about 35cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, in evergreen and deciduous rainforest

Lifespan

Fifty years or more under good care, commonly given as 50-60 years

Size

Carapace up to 82cm, though most animals reach about 35cm

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Moderate

Sources: Reptiles Magazine: Yellow-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet / Wikipedia (Japanese): Yellow-footed tortoise / Wikipedia (English): Yellow-footed tortoise / Reptile Database

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Chelonoidis denticulatus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Synonyms: Testudo denticulata Linnaeus, 1766, Geochelone denticulata (Williams, 1960), Chelonoidis denticulata (Bour, 1980)

Authority databases: Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN VU · Vulnerable

Listed in CITES Appendix II at the family level (Testudinidae) in 1977 (current listing effective January 2, 2017). As an Appendix II species, registration certificates for international rare wildlife are not required. It does not fall under the designated animals listed in the Animal Protection and Management Act Enforcement Order, nor is it designated as a designated invasive species.

Sources: CITES Appendices / Ministry of the Environment: list of invasive alien species / Order for Enforcement of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals (designated dangerous animals)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.