Buyer question
How long does an Elongated tortoise live?
Our Animal Library gives the Elongated tortoise a lifespan of several decades.
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.
- Origin
- South and Southeast Asia
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers
What to weigh
Elongated tortoises need humid, warm conditions and are sensitive to stress. Wild-caught imports often carry parasites.