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Geochelone elegans
Indian Star
A smaller star tortoise with beautiful markings and sensitive care needs.
Guide price$650-$1,800Current details confirmed personally
- Found in
- India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
- Adult size
- 15-30 cm adult shell
- Lifespan
- 50-80 years
- Experience
- Experienced · careful humidity control
- Climate
- Warm monsoonal cycles
The exact animal, current photos, availability and final price are shared during your enquiry.
Meet the species
What makes it remarkable.
Wild-caught Indian stars cannot be sold internationally. Captive-bred tortoises may be legal in some places, but their history and your local ownership rules must be checked first.
Temperament
Typically quiet and shy, with stress reduced by visual cover and stable routines.
The right home
What this tortoise needs.
Warm, planted enclosure with dry basking zones, humid shelters and protection from cold drafts.
Clear captive-bred history
Seasonal humidity
Plenty of hiding cover
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