Buyer question
Is an Elongated tortoise good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Elongated tortoise 2 out of 5 for beginners (sensitive, humid needs).
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.
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Calm)
- Setup complexity
- 4 out of 5 (Humid, warm)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Omnivore)
What to weigh
Elongated tortoises need humid, warm conditions and are sensitive to stress. Wild-caught imports often carry parasites.