
About the
Sulcata Tortoise
COMMON NAMES:
Sulcata Tortoise, African Spurred Tortoise, African Spur Thighed Tortoise
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Centrochelys sulcata
AVERAGE SIZE:
Babies: 1.5” – 2”
Adults: 75lbs – 200lbs+
DIET:
Grasses 75%, Plants/Vegetables 15%, Fruits 10%
TEMPS:
Babies: 68-80 degrees Basking: 100 degrees
Adults: Various
HUMIDITY:
40%-60%
LIFESPAN:
75-100 + years in captivity