The Argentine giant tortoise

The Argentine giant tortoise is a relatively common tortoise, probably The body color is similar to that of Sulcata, but the price is much higher. Argentine giant tortoises are rarely seen. They are related to red and yellow-legged tortoises. However, recent research from Yale University shows that they are likely to be the closest blood relatives of Galapagos tortoises.

They feed mainly on wild grasses and leafy vegetables. The growth rate is very low, with only 2 to 5 eggs per clutch, but the incubation period can be as long as 4 to 12 months. There have been records showing that the longest incubation period was 15 months. Taiwan already has some imports. However, it is not very easy to maintain. About one-third died within a year. After the tortoises were released, the import volume was large, but it did not cause circulation.

Chinese name: Argentine giant tortoise

Alternate name :Chuck's tortoise, Bolivian tortoise, Patagonian tortoise

Latin name:Geochelone chilensis< /p>

Biological classification: Chordates, Crestozoa, Turtles, Tortidae, Turtles, Argentine giant tortoises

Dispersed: Southern South America (Argentina and Paraguay).

Recreational nature:Terrestrial

Livelihood customs: Rest in dry areas such as hot grass, bushes or desert. Because the Argentine tortoise is very sensitive to humidity, dry grass or red jade soil is the most suitable substrate. Although it is not difficult to raise them, they are easily susceptible to diseases, so it is best not to mix them with other species of tortoises.

Food habits: Feeds on grass, succulents or giant palms.

Adult size:The maximum armor length is 43 cm, and there is a huge scale on the top of the tail

Growth characteristics: Eggs are laid from November to February of the following year, in two stages. It usually lays 1-6 spherical or oval eggs, and the incubation period is about 4 months to 1 year.

Difficulty of feeding: Hard

Can it hibernate: No hibernation

Price:Overview

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