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Indian Star Tortoise
IntermediateA beautiful Indian tortoise with radial star patterns on shell. Small and manageable but needs high humidity.
Dificuldade
Intermediate
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Expectativa de vida
30-50 years
Tamanho
20-30cm
Umidade
40〜70%
Dieta
Grass, Vegetables
Sobre
The Indian star tortoise is a threatened tortoise species native to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where it inhabits dry areas and scrub forest. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2016, as the population is thought to comprise more than 10,000 individuals, but with a declining trend. It is threatened by habitat loss and poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. It was upgraded to CITES Appendix I in 2019 by full consensus among all member states, giving it the highest level of international protection from commercial trade. Conservation group TRAFFIC found 6,040 were seized globally that were intended to be sold in the pet trade. Currently they are commonly bred in many countries to be sold as pets.
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Informações básicas
Origem
India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where it inhabits dry areas and scrub forest
Expectativa de vida
30-50 years
Tamanho
20-30cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Umidade
40〜70%
Dieta
Grass, Vegetables
Guia de Cuidados
Housing
Spacious cage with shallow water dish
Temperature
Maintain 28-32°C
Humidity
Maintain 60-80% humidity
Notes
CITES II. Document verification needed at purchase
Star TortoiseStar patternIndiaHigh humidity
FAQ de Indian Star Tortoise
QQual a dificuldade de manter Indian Star Tortoise?
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Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
QQual é a temperatura ideal para Indian Star Tortoise?
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A temperatura ideal para Indian Star Tortoise é 25〜32℃. A umidade recomendada é 40〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
QQual é a expectativa de vida de Indian Star Tortoise?
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A expectativa de vida média de Indian Star Tortoise é 30-50 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
QQual o tamanho que Indian Star Tortoise atinge?
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Indian Star Tortoise normalmente atinge 20-30cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
QO que devo alimentar Indian Star Tortoise?
A
Indian Star Tortoise se alimenta de: Grass, Vegetables. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
QQual é o preço típico de Indian Star Tortoise?
A
O preço de Indian Star Tortoise varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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