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Russian tortoise
Also called Horsfields tortoise. Small, hardy tortoise tolerant of dry conditions. Ideal starter tortoise species.
The Russian tortoise, also commonly known as the Afghan tortoise, the Central Asian tortoise, the four-clawed tortoise, the four-toed tortoise, Horsfield's tortoise, the Russian steppe tortoise, the Soviet tortoise, and the steppe tortoise, is a threatened species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia from the Caspian Sea south through Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and east across Kazakhstan to Xinjiang, China. Human activities in its native habitat contribute to its threatened status.
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Origen
Central Asia from the Caspian Sea south through Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Esperanza de vida
40+ years
Tamaño
15-22cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Humedad
40〜70%
Weeds and vegetables (dandelion, clover)
20-30°C (basking 32°C)
UVB light essential
40-60% (on the dry side)
Loves digging — provide deep substrate
Expert digger — bury fence barriers
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Russian Tortoise es 25〜32℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Russian Tortoise es 40+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Russian Tortoise típicamente alcanza 15-22cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Russian Tortoise se alimenta de: Weeds and vegetables (dandelion, clover). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Russian Tortoise varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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