Horsefield tortoise
Common name - Horsefield tortoise
Latin name - Testudo horsfieldii
Country of Origin - Russia, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, India, Iran, and China
Adult size - 15-20cm
Average Lifespan - 80 years
Care level - Beginner
Lighting - 6% UV
Temperature range - 22-28
Minimum housing size - 3ft wooden viv
Description - A great beginnner tortoise. They are an attractive tortoise, with with a yellow and brown carapace, thick scales, and strong legs. They are well known for their great temperament. The males are somewhat smaller than the females. UV lights should be on 12 hours on during the daytime and off at night time.
Cleaning - spot pick every other day. total clean out every 3 weeks or when necessary
Shopping list - Terrestial vivarium or tortoise table, heating, uv lighting, thermometer, substrate, food dish, totroise pool, cuttlefish, hides, calcium & D3