Buyer question
Is a Marginated tortoise good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Marginated tortoise 3 out of 5 for beginners (needs space).
Source: the Marginated tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Marginated tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Marginated tortoises are the largest of the Mediterranean tortoises, from Greece and the southern Balkans, with flared rear shell edges. They are hardy and active, and need outdoor space and sun.
- Best fit
- Keepers with outdoor space
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Calm, active)
- Setup complexity
- 3 out of 5 (Outdoor setup best)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Eats weeds and greens)
What to weigh
Marginateds need space and sun and live for many decades.