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Greek Tortoise (Spur-Thighed)
Testudo graeca · Testudinidae
Keepers track 5 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 15–30 cm |
| Adult weight | 7–3 g |
| Lifespan | 5–125 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 35 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 20–28 °C |
| Humidity | 4–6% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | Yes |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Beginner |
| Native region | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Wide natural range with many subspecies. Similar to Hermann's but distinguished by thigh spurs. Long-lived and hardy.
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