Buyer question
How long does an Egyptian tortoise live?
Our Animal Library gives the Egyptian tortoise a lifespan of several decades.
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.
- Origin
- Coastal Egypt and Libya
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with permits
What to weigh
Their small size and protected status make them delicate and closely regulated.