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Radiated tortoise
A tortoise with beautiful radiated patterns from Madagascar. Shell's geometric patterns are artistic.
The radiated tortoise is a tortoise species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. It is a very long-lived species, with recorded lifespans of up to 188 years. These tortoises are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat and because of poaching.
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Origem
and most abundant in southern Madagascar
Expectativa de vida
50-100 years
Tamanho
30-40cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Umidade
40〜70%
Hay, Vegetables, Fruits
Needs spacious area and basking spot
Maintain 25-32°C. Heating required in winter
High-fiber, low-protein herbivorous diet
CITES Appendix I, registration required
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Radiated Tortoise é 25〜32℃. A umidade recomendada é 40〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Radiated Tortoise é 50-100 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Radiated Tortoise normalmente atinge 30-40cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Radiated Tortoise se alimenta de: Hay, Vegetables, Fruits. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
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