Buyer question
How big does an Egyptian tortoise get?
Our Animal Library lists the Egyptian tortoise at 4–5 in (adult size).
Source: the Egyptian tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Egyptian tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Egyptian tortoises are among the smallest tortoises in the world, native to coastal desert in Egypt and Libya. They are critically endangered and CITES Appendix I, so legal animals must be well documented.
- Housing
- Warm, dry enclosure
What to weigh
Their small size and protected status make them delicate and closely regulated.