Enclosure size

How many Indian stars can a 4’x8’ enclosure accommodate.

I think up to 8 adults. They are a very peaceful tortoise ,even breeding is low key. Males grow to only about 5" SCL. Females about double the size.

I don't know a whole lot about stars but 8 seems like a lot for an enclosure of that size, especially if you have a few females at 8 or 9 inches each...

jeffbens0n said:

I don't know a whole lot about stars but 8 seems like a lot for an enclosure of that size, especially if you have a few females at 8 or 9 inches each...

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As I said , stars are very peaceful tortoises. Likely the most laidback species. I have been fortunate to maintain MANY species over the last few decades. I am responding with my opinions based on my experience raising G.elegans from small ,100gram, animals in 2003. These animals have been reproductive since 2007.

Keep in mind that they're not as active as similar sized species, and do stay fairly small compared to other tortoises. So yes, you could fit a group of 8 inside a 4'x8' enclosure.

tortoises101 said:

Keep in mind that they're not as active as similar sized species, and do stay fairly small compared to other tortoises. So yes, you could fit a group of 8 inside a 4'x8' enclosure.

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I will start with 3

I house both mine in a 2.5 x 6.5ft

samstar said:

I house both mine in a 2.5 x 6.5ft

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I have both of mine in a 3 x 6 ft. Although 8 may fit in the dimensions you mentioned I can't imagine that many in one that size. I guess it woudl be depend if it was 7 females and one male?? I figure the more space the better for the torts well being.

JMHO