Manouria impressa
Impressed Tortoise
A shy forest tortoise that needs cooler, wetter conditions than most tortoises.
- Found in
- Montane Southeast Asia
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
- Adult size
- Up to 35 cm adult shell
- Lifespan
- 50+ years
- Experience
- Expert · cool humid habitat
- Climate
- Cool, humid mountain forest
The exact animal, current photos, availability and final price are shared during your enquiry.
What makes it remarkable.
The impressed tortoise comes from moist mountain forests. It can do poorly in a typical hot, dry tortoise setup and needs an experienced keeper who can provide cool shade and high humidity.
Secretive and shade-seeking, becoming active in damp, cooler conditions.
What this tortoise needs.
Deep leaf litter, shaded gradients, cool humid retreats and a varied forest-floor diet plan.
Reliable cool temperatures
Deep damp leaf litter
Specialist diet advice
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