| The Greek tortoise is a native to Southern Spain, | | | | a dry weather. A perfect place to hide should also be |
| Northern Africa, and Eastern Europe and Middle East. | | | | given. Such hiding places can be made from rocks or |
| Its size varies from adult to hatchlings. Adult tortoise | | | | plastic containers. Commercially manufactured caves |
| is 6 - 7 inches. While hatchlings average 1 - 2 inches. | | | | is another alternative. Different types of substrates |
| They could live for a long time and its average life | | | | can be used. A sandy soil mix of 50% topsoil and |
| span is to be over 50 years with proper care. The | | | | 50% Caribbean play sand is often used. Aspen |
| coloration of the Greek tortoise is highly variable and | | | | shavings, milled coconut fiber and even compressed |
| can range from olive with dark spots in the middle of | | | | recycled paper can also be used. High protein foods |
| each scute on the carapace to a "golden" form which | | | | such as store bought prepared dog and cat food and |
| is almost entirely yellow in appearance. | | | | beans should be not be given at all costs. |
| The Greek tortoise is from a temperate climate | | | | Since this will be one of the cause renal failure due to |
| though it could also be a bit comfy in cooler | | | | the excessive protein, fruits can be fed in small |
| temperatures. They have a close similarity with the | | | | amount since too many fruits will result in diarrhea |
| African spur thigh tortoise and most of the time they | | | | and other health issues. If calcium supplementation is |
| are called the Greek spur thigh tortoise. The main | | | | needed try to use pure calcium carbonate. The bone |
| difference between the Greek turtle and the African | | | | of the cuttle fish can also be given and is normally |
| spur tortoise are their sizes and diet plans. The Greek | | | | bought in pet shops for calcium supplementation for |
| tortoise is strictly herbivorous. They need a high fiber, | | | | birds. Fresh water should be given at all times in a |
| low protein and calcium rich diet. Dark leafy greens | | | | shallow dish. The Greek tortoise will also appreciate a |
| such as kale, collard and turnip greens should be fed | | | | 10-minute soak in a shallow bath water to avoid |
| regularly. | | | | dehydration. |
| Greek turtles are a terrestrial tortoise which prefers | | | | |