5 Most Popular Pet Tortoise Breeds Infographic

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This infographic is a guide to popular pet tortoise breeds suitable for beginners. It’s split into two main sections: one highlighting the most popular pet tortoise breeds, and another showing the top 6 smallest tortoise species recommended for home care.

In the first section, each breed is listed with a number, an image, and a brief description:

1. Marginated Tortoise – Noted for a high domed shell and growth up to 35 cm, recommended for a beginner who can offer an outdoor space.
2. Pancake Tortoise – Characterized by its flat shell and climbing ability, suitable for someone who can provide a rocky and warm environment.
3. Leopard Tortoise – Grows quite large and features a distinctive shell pattern; requires a warm environment with no humidity.
4. Red Footed Tortoise – Recognizable by the red scales on its limbs and head, needs a diet with more fruit and moisture.
5. Yellow Footed Tortoise – Similar to the Red Footed Tortoise but grows larger, requires a similar diet and environment.
6. Hermann’s Tortoise – A small species that can be housed indoors or out, requires a garden for grazing.
7. Indian Star Tortoise – Known for the star-like patterns on its shell, needs a warm climate but is illegal to import in some areas due to being endangered.
8. Sulcata Tortoise – One of the largest species that can live for over 70 years, not ideal for a beginner due to its size and long lifespan.
9. Russian Tortoise – Small size and resilience make it a good choice for beginners; it can live in cooler climates but needs outdoor space in the summer.
10. Greek Tortoise – Similar to the Hermann’s Tortoise with a varied diet, requires a secure outdoor enclosure.
11. Egyptian Tortoise – One of the smallest species, suited to indoor housing but endangered and not easy to find.
12. Elongated Tortoise – Has a longer shell, requires high humidity, and is more suited to an experienced keeper.
13. Chaco Tortoise – A smaller species needing less space and suitable for indoor living.
14. Burmese Mountain Tortoise – A larger species with high demands for space and diet, not recommended for beginners.
15. Aldabra Giant Tortoise – Extremely large species requiring specialized care, not suited for most pet owners.

The second section, “The Top 6 Smallest Tortoise species For Your Home,” seems to repeat some of the tortoises listed above but focuses on the smaller species that might be easier to accommodate in a home setting. Each entry has a picture, a brief description, and a “Care Guide” button, presumably linking to more detailed care information.

At the bottom of the infographic, there is a brief guide to the required setups for a tortoise habitat, which includes a UVB light, a heating lamp, substrate, small vegetation, and smooth-edged rocks. It also mentions the suitable habitat temperature range needed for tortoise care: a basking temperature of 90–95°F and an ambient temperature of 70–80°F.