It looks like either an red or a yellow footed tortoise. If its forelimbs have red scales then it's a red footed tortoise. Otherwise it's a yellow footed tortoise.
Hello genetic_code. Welcome to the forum. You have got some beautiful tortoises and you have chosen nice names. I love these speices. Some species of tortoises like the Indian star are susceptible to RI or Runny Nose Syndrome. I would not worry about it unless the bubble was of mucous. If it...
Thanks @Markw84 that was really informative. I have few questions. Do the stars (both the hatchlings and juvenile/adult) burrow down? In my enclosure I have grass mat for them so is it good for them or should I remove the grass?
I have indian stars. I was reading about the climate and microclimates for their enclosure. I am confused as to what would be good for them. Can anyone help me with that? I would be thankful [emoji1]
My torts do poop in the water so I change it 2-3 times in a day. Moreover they try to climb up while they are in water dish and once one of them flipped in that. That' why I was worried.
Hello everyone! I have signed up today and I am new to keeping tortoises. I have 2 indian stars. I wanted to know that is it okay to leave tortoise without water for two days? I am going out of station for 2 days and since I don't have anyone to take care of my tortoises and I can't take them...