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Leopard Tortoise
IntermediateStigmochelys pardalis
Large African tortoise with beautiful leopard-patterned shell. Adults exceed 40cm. Prefers warm, dry environments. Herbivorous. Adequate space is essential.
Dificultad
Intermediate
Temperatura
25〜35℃（バスキング38℃）
Esperanza de vida
50-100 years
Tamaño
40-70cm (carapace length)
Humedad
40〜60%
Dieta
Herbivore (wild grasses, leafy greens, hay)
Acerca de
The leopard tortoise is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape Province. It is the only extant member of the genus Stigmochelys, although in the past, it was commonly placed in Geochelone. This tortoise is a grazing species that favors semiarid, thorny to grassland habitats. In both very hot and very cold weather, it may dwell in abandoned fox, jackal, or aardvark burrows. The leopard tortoise does not dig other than to make nests in which to lay eggs. Given its propensity for grassland habitats, it grazes extensively upon mixed grasses. It also favors succulents and thistles.
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Información básica
Origen
the savannas of eastern and southern Africa
Esperanza de vida
50-100 years
Tamaño
40-70cm (carapace length)
Temperatura
25〜35℃（バスキング38℃）
Humedad
40〜60%
Dieta
Herbivore (wild grasses, leafy greens, hay)
Guía de cuidado
Enclosure
Minimum 120x60cm. Adults ideally kept outdoors
Temperature
Basking 38°C, cool side 25°C. Heater required in winter
Feeding
Mainly leafy greens and hay. Limit fruit intake
Notes
High humidity risks respiratory illness. Calcium and UVB are essential
IntermediateLargeLong-livedHerbivore
Preguntas frecuentes de Leopard Tortoise
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Leopard Tortoise?
A
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Leopard Tortoise?
A
La temperatura ideal para Leopard Tortoise es 25〜35℃（バスキング38℃）. La humedad recomendada es 40〜60%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Leopard Tortoise?
A
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