Imported species record

Source review pending · not a care recommendation

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata · Testudinidae

This page preserves an imported legacy dataset record for discovery. Values below are unverified and must not be treated as a ReptBase source-audited husbandry recommendation.

Read the imported record Open a source-audited guide

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01 / Imported record summary

Legacy dataset reference only

Imported reference. Source review pending. Do not treat this page as a complete care recommendation. The imported legacy record has not completed a ReptBase section-level source audit.

The imported legacy record states: The third-largest tortoise in the world; they grow extremely large and can live for over 70 years.

Imported native region: Africa (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

Recorded legacy values below are imported and unverified. They are not ReptBase recommendations.

Imported care-level label: advanced unverified
Imported adult size: Up to 80 cm unverified
Imported lifespan: About 70 years unverified
Imported diet type: herbivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern: desert unverified
Family: Testudinidae

Imported enclosure dimensions: 600 x 600 x 120 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band: 80-90°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface: 95-105°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band: 40-60% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Adults MUST live outdoors in most climates. They need massive space and are strong enough to break weak fences.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Diet should be 80% plus grasses and hay. High fiber is essential for proper growth.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Very intelligent and personable. They are 'tank' tortoises and will bulldoze through obstacles.

The imported legacy record states (social): Can be kept in groups if space is massive, but males will fight. Usually best alone.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

Timothy hay
Orchard grass
Bermuda grass
Cactus pads
Dandelion greens

Signs listed in the imported record

Smooth shell growth
Strong legs
Alert eyes
Very high food drive

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

Lethargy
Labored breathing
Soft shell
Inability to move legs

Imported · unverified · not a diagnosis

03 / What has not been verified

This value has not yet completed a ReptBase source audit

Enclosure minimums and product recommendations
Heating, UVB, humidity and substrate protocols
Feeding ratios, schedules and supplementation claims
Social-housing claims
Health lists as diagnostic guidance
Setup-cost figures as live market prices

Do not treat this as a complete care recommendation.

04 / Questions to verify before using the record

Check before acting on any imported value

Which primary sources support this enclosure size for the adult animal?
Have heat, UVB and humidity been measured in a comparable enclosure?
Does a reptile-experienced veterinarian agree the listed signs are actionable?
Are diet notes current for the life stage you are planning for?
Is a source-audited ReptBase guide available for a better-supported alternative?

05 / General measurement and veterinary safety note

Measure conditions. Seek veterinary care when needed.

Outdoor climate and imported bands do not set enclosure targets. Enclosure dimensions, materials, ventilation, heat-source distance, thermostat control and measured warm/cool sides change every decision.

This is not a diagnosis. Sudden weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures, major injury or collapse warrants urgent contact with a reptile-experienced veterinarian.

06 / Editorial status

Imported species record

Current statusImported species record

Detailed source reviewPending

Page typeSpecies record · not a care recommendation

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