Buyer question
How big does an Elongated tortoise get?
Our Animal Library lists the Elongated tortoise at 10–12 in (adult size).
Source: the Elongated tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Elongated tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Elongated tortoises are forest tortoises from South and Southeast Asia with yellowish shells and noses that turn pink in breeding season. They are critically endangered, and captive-bred animals should always be chosen.
- Housing
- Humid enclosure, hides
What to weigh
Elongated tortoises need humid, warm conditions and are sensitive to stress. Wild-caught imports often carry parasites.