The third largest tortoise in the world, and a very popular large species to keep as a pet due to their gentle nature and charismatic personalities!
Photos taken April 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25 Babies
Sex: Unsexed
Adult Size: Ranges from 2-3ft in shell length
Non-hibernating species
Handling: They become very confident and will hand feed
Suitable for: Well-researched beginners who have the space to provide for a large species
Non-hibernating species so require indoor heated housing all year round
Adult Enclosure: very large enclosure or a well-insulated and heated outdoor shed with access to an outdoor garden space in the hot summer months to roam during the day
Baby Enclosure: 4×2×2ft vivarium (minimum)
Thermostatically controlled overhead heating (cluster of multiple bulbs when adult)
12 - 14% T5 UV lighting
Digital thermometers or heat gun
Correct supplement schedule
The third largest tortoise in the world, and a very popular large species to keep as a pet due to their gentle nature and charismatic personalities!
Photos taken April 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25 Babies
Sex: Unsexed
Adult Size: Ranges from 2-3ft in shell length
Non-hibernating species
Handling: They become very confident and will hand feed
Suitable for: Well-researched beginners who have the space to provide for a large species
Non-hibernating species so require indoor heated housing all year round
Adult Enclosure: very large enclosure or a well-insulated and heated outdoor shed with access to an outdoor garden space in the hot summer months to roam during the day
Baby Enclosure: 4×2×2ft vivarium (minimum)
Thermostatically controlled overhead heating (cluster of multiple bulbs when adult)
12 - 14% T5 UV lighting
Digital thermometers or heat gun
Correct supplement schedule
