Tent tortoises cannot be raised in deep water. They are tropical and subtropical terrestrial tortoises that prefer to live in dry environments. The areas where they live include laurel plants, ferns, rhododendrons and numerous epiphytes. Plants, tent tortoises are only found on fairly high hills, slopes, and are far from water.

In addition, you must know that tent tortoises' staple food is each Plant weeds, pastures, and alfalfa, so they need to be fed plenty of high-fiber foods as they grow.