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How long do geometric tortoises live?

2021-06-07 / 469 Read

The geometric tortoise can live for about 50 years, but the survival rate under artificial feeding is low, and it is very difficult to raise. Next, we will introduce some of its raising points.

The geometric tortoise can only adapt to a warm and dry environment. If exposed to a humid environment, it is easy to contract respiratory diseases, and its tortoise shell is also susceptible to shell rot disease.

How

in In terms of feeding, there are three principles for preparing a good geometric tortoise food: high calcium and phosphorus ratio, high fiber, and low protein. Because geometric tortoises, especially young tortoises, need a lot of calcium to grow their shells and bones. They have a long digestive tract and need high fiber for improved gastrointestinal motility and healthy digestion. Animal foods such as meat or pike feed and beans contain a lot of protein. If they are often eaten by geometric tortoises, their growth and metabolism will be accelerated, causing excessive load on organs such as the heart and kidneys. Back and stones, in the long run can lead to death.