Buyer question
How big does an Indian Star tortoise get?
Our Animal Library lists the Indian Star tortoise at 6–12 in (females larger) (adult size).
Source: the Indian Star tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Indian Star tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Indian star tortoises have striking star-patterned shells and come from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. They are heavily trafficked and have been CITES Appendix I since 2019, so legal paperwork is essential.
- Housing
- Warm enclosure, humid hide
What to weigh
Stars are sensitive to cold and damp and prone to respiratory infection. Their protected status means documentation is non-negotiable.