{"title":"Chelonia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sulcata-tortoise","title":"Sulcata Tortoise","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eCommon Name: African Spurred Tortoise\u003cbr data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eCentrochelys sulcata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eSource (Captive bred \/ Wild caught \/ Farm bred \/ Unknown): CB25\u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 60-80 cm shell length\u003cbr data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eNative Range: Sub-Saharan Africa (Sahel region)\u003cbr data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eEnclosure: Large, secure indoor pen for juveniles; substantial outdoor enclosure required for adults with deep substrate for digging\u003cbr data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eHeating: Basking area 35-40 °C \/ Ambient 24-30 °C \/ Night drop 18-22 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eHumidity: Generally dry 30-50 % with good airflow; avoid damp conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eUVB: High-output UVB lighting\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDiet: High-fibre grasses and leafy weeds daily; limited vegetables; calcium supplementation\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eWater: Fresh water available at all times; shallow soaking dish for juveniles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eThe African Spurred Tortoise is the 3rd Largest Tortoise species, native to the arid Sahel belt below the Sahara. Adults develop a heavy, domed shell with pronounced growth rings and distinctive spurs on the hind legs, from which the common name is derived. Colouration is typically sandy brown to golden, blending with dry grassland habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1916\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn the wild, this species is known for digging extensive burrows to escape extreme heat and cold, a behaviour that continues in captivity where deep substrate and secure boundaries are important. It is a robust, fast-growing tortoise that requires significant long-term space planning. With the correct dry, well-ventilated environment and a fibre-rich diet, it becomes a hardy and long-lived species suited to keepers prepared for its eventual size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":52898295447889,"sku":null,"price":143.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Sulcata-Tortoise_1.jpg?v=1772451370"},{"product_id":"horsefield-tortoise","title":"Horsefield Tortoise","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCommon Name: Horsefield Tortoise\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eScientific Name: Testudo horsfieldii\u003cbr data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eSource: CB\u003cbr data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eAdult Size: 12–20cm\u003cbr data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eNative Range: Central Asia incl. 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They’re built for extremes: in the wild they spend long periods sheltering underground, and captive animals often show the same strong urge to burrow and wedge themselves into tight hides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eCompared with many Mediterranean tortoises, they tend to be more “on the move” when conditions suit them, patrolling their space and investigating anything edible. Their rounded, slightly flattened shell and sturdy limbs (with the characteristic “four-clawed” look) suit a life over dry ground and loose soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eA set-up that prioritises floor space, ventilation, and digging opportunities usually brings out the most natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":53260044861777,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Horsefield-Tortoise_4.jpg?v=1773239693"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/collections\/Cheilodina-rugosa.jpg?v=1771499389","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/collections\/chelonia.oembed","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}