11/05/2024
INDIAN STAR TORTOISE
"INDIAN STAR TORTOISE ARE PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THEIR NATURAL RANGE IN INDIA."
Indian star tortoise Indoor enclosures should have hide areas where a tortoise can feel secure, as well as adequate heat and UVB lights. Secure areas may be hide boxes or even live fountain grass planted in the enclosure. A hide box only needs to be slightly bigger than the size of the tortoise, and it may be stuffed with grass or hay to help the tortoise feel secure.You can provide a water dish indoors or soak the tortoise in slightly warm water about once a week, where it will drink and often defecate.
Exposure to natural sunlight or UVB light plays an important role in how Indian star tortoises absorb and utilize calcium. Temperatures must be maintained at optimal levels for tortoises to digest their food properly. If they’re too cool, a tortoise will become inactive, reduce its food intake, and it may not be able to fully digest its food. If it’s too hot, a tortoise will seek shelter and become inactive. The enclosure should be maintained to allow the tortoise to thermoregulate its body temperature and have adequate exposure to UVB light.
Indian Star Tortoise Diet :-
Indian star tortoises will graze and feed on a variety of grasses and vegetation. A high-fiber diet rich in calcium is required. Their captive diet may include grass (Bermuda, rye, alfalfa, etc.), Opuntia cactus (spineless prickly pear cactus is high in fiber and a good source of calcium), carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, various greens (mustard greens, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, dandelion greens, etc.) squash (zucchini, pumpkin, etc.) and various prepared tortoise diets available online and in pet stores.
Indian Star Tortoise Respiratory Issues :-
Indian star tortoises may be prone to respiratory problems. Respiratory problems occur when a tortoise gets chilled or is kept in suboptimal conditions. Indian star tortoises should not be exposed to both cold and wet conditions simultaneously. During cold-weather conditions, they must be kept dry. A heated hide provides both warmth and protection from rain or wet conditions.
