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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
Named for the bold, starburst like markings across its shell, the leopard tortoise is one of the most visually striking tortoise species available, and also one of the larger ones, sitting somewhere b
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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
India is home to several native softshell turtle species, the most familiar being the Indian flapshell turtle, recognisable by the small flaps of skin covering its limbs when it retreats into its shel
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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
For anyone drawn to tortoises but short on space, the Russian tortoise is usually the sensible starting point. It stays relatively small, is genuinely hardy, and asks for far less real estate than the
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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
The sulcata, also called the African spurred tortoise, is the third largest tortoise species in the world, and easily the biggest commonly kept as a pet in India. It is a genuinely impressive animal,
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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
The red footed tortoise, named for the reddish or orange scales on its legs and head, is a tropical forest species that suits India's humid coastal and monsoon prone regions rather better than the des
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Tortoises & turtles / Breeds
The red eared slider, easily recognised by the bright red streak behind each eye, is probably the single most recognisable pet turtle in the world. In India, however, this popularity comes with real l
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