Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca ) - CB

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Testudo graeca, commonly known as the Greek tortoise or spur-thighed tortoise, is a popular Mediterranean tortoise species native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Renowned for its distinctive, domed shell with dark yellow and black patterning, this terrestrial reptile makes an engaging pet when provided with an appropriate environment and a natural diet. Characterized by the small conical spurs located on either side of its tail on the back thighs, *Testudo graeca* thrives in sunny, semi-arid conditions. In captivity, these tortoises require spacious enclosures, high-intensity UVB lighting, low humidity, and a strict high-fiber, low-protein herbivorous diet to maintain proper shell development and longevity. Key Species Overview & Care Specifications: - Origin & Habitat: Native to dry scrublands, coastal dunes, and rocky hillsides across the Mediterranean basin. - Size & Lifespan: Typically grows between 15cm to 25cm in shell length, boasting a long lifespan of 50 to 100+ years with proper husbandry. - Distinctive Identifiers: Features prominent spur-like tubercles on its hind thighs and a single undivided supracaudal scute above the tail. - Natural Diet: Stri

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