The Sulcata tortoise was named by Miller in 1779. Its other names are: Sulcata tortoise, Sulcata tortoise; English name: Grooved Tortoise, African Spurred Tortoise. Sulcata tortoise is a very active tortoise, mainly distributed in Ethiopia, Sudan, Senegal, Mali, Chad and other countries in Africa. Sulcata tortoises are mainly inhabited in relatively arid areas, and are now relatively few in number. They belong to an endangered species, and are currently kept as pets tortoises.

1. Characteristics of Sulcata tortoise

1. Characteristics

The Sulcata tortoise is a type of large tortoise with a body length of about 83cm and a weight of about 105kg. It is the third continental tortoise in the world. The Sulcata tortoise does not have bright patterns like the radiant tortoise and the star tortoise, but it is a very rough, dazzling and wild large tortoise.

2. Physical characteristics

The head and limbs of Sulcata turtle are ivory to brown, the carapace is yellowish brown, and the larvae are reddish-brown; the tail is compared Short, pale yellow. The appearance of the Sulcata tortoise is very similar to that of the leopard tortoise, but his carapace has no fancy decorations, and is almost a pure bright brown. The throat carapace is very prominent, and in some males the anterior and posterior marginal scutes are markedly curled, and there are several conical granular scales on the back of the thighs.

3.Characteristics

The Sulcata turtle is aggressive, he is gentle to the master, as long as people don't provoke him, he will not do anything s attack. Their territorial possessiveness is not strong, and they like to live independently.

Second, the price of the Sulcata tortoise

The price of the Sulcata tortoise is relatively expensive, and the general price is determined by the size of the Sulcata tortoise. Baby turtles are cheaper. Sulcata tortoises have a relatively large food intake, and the cost of raising them will be higher than that of ordinary pet turtles.