Bianwei Lu Introduction to turtle species
Flat-tailed tortoise

Flat-tailed tortoise is scattered on the west coast of Madagascar. Regardless of appearance or customs, they are very similar to the bead-net tortoises found in the southern part of the Falklands. Some people call them subspecies, but they are very different in distribution. However, in fact, the flat-tailed tortoises have become a single tortoise species. .

The average temperature in the natural resting area of ​​flat-tailed tortoises is about 14~32℃. The average temperature difference between night and day is about 14~32℃, and the average humidity is about 70%. In the cold season, it may even reach 10℃ at night. At low temperatures below, the flat-tailed tortoise does not hibernate. Instead, flat-tailed tortoises like to move around in lower temperatures. Generally speaking, flat-tailed tortoises like to move around in the morning to look for food, but they do not like strong light. Instead, I prefer the cold weather with a little moisture in the morning, and the cool woods in the sports area.

Chinese name: Flat-tailed tortoise

Common name Alias:Flat-backed Tortoise

English name: Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise

Latin name:Pyxis planicauda

Geographical distribution: Madagascar, Africa Western

Growth method:Oviparous.

Raising:The character of this kind of tortoise is not very bright, and it is generally difficult for breeders to experience the fun of watching its activities.


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