The Sulcata tortoise
The Sulcata tortoise is probably The most uncharacteristic tortoise, except for its very long length, the Sulcata tortoise does not have any special patterns on its carapace, and its expression is relatively simple. Even so, the sulcata tortoise is still very lovable.
1. Appearance characteristics of the Sulcata tortoise
Su The appearance of the Kada's tortoise is similar to that of a leopard tortoise, but there are no fancy patterns on the carapace. It is almost a simple bright brown (including all the head, hands, feet and plastron). The laryngeal cartilage exceeds that of some male adults, and the marginal shields on the front and back are significantly curved. A conical granular scale is rare on the back of the thigh. They are the third largest turtle in the world. In the wilderness, in terms of size, males can grow up to 75cm and weigh 100kg. The captured Su probably tends to be smaller, with a length of 60cm and 50~90kg. Sexual maturity is generally reached at about 25 to 30 years old. It is difficult to accurately classify the gender until their length reaches 50~60cm.
2. Body shape changes and feeding space
Sulcata Due to its rapid growth rate and final size, it is not recommended for humans to raise it in winter weather. The space prepared for indoor raising must be 60cm*60cm. However, this size will change within two years, because it is not uncommon for Su Laidao to grow to 30cm in three years. The space after adulthood is 240*240cm, so in Indoor feeding is not essential.
Generally speaking, there is a great relationship between size and price. The smaller the product, the cheaper it is. However, Sulcata can easily get sick when he is young. , so it is recommended to buy larger ones within the payable price range.
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