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A beautiful Indian tortoise with radial star patterns on shell. Small and manageable but needs high humidity.
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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产地
India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where it inhabits dry areas and scrub forest
寿命
30-50 years
体型
20-30cm
温度
25〜32℃
湿度
40〜70%
Grass, Vegetables
Spacious cage with shallow water dish
Maintain 28-32°C
Maintain 60-80% humidity
CITES II. Document verification needed at purchase
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Indian Star Tortoise的理想温度为25〜32℃。推荐湿度为40〜70%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Indian Star Tortoise的平均寿命为30-50 years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
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Indian Star Tortoise成年后通常可达20-30cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Indian Star Tortoise的食物为:Grass, Vegetables。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
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