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African Spurred Tortoise
aka Sulcata
Geochelone (Centrochelys) sulcata

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- aka African Spur-Thighed Tortoise, African Desert Tortoise
- from Africa, lives in savannas and near deserts
- Sulcata is the largest mainland tortoise, and third largest tortoise in the world
- Sulcata can grow HUGE, up to 24"-31" and 175+ lbs
- needs large outdoor accommodations with a heated tortoise house in colder weather
- very strong and likes to dig large burrows
- likes high temperatures, great tortoise for Arizona and California, if you have a very large yard
- very personable, friendly, curious, bold, docile
- does not hibernate
- NOT to be confused with the much smaller Mediterranean Spur Thighed Tortoise (aka Greek Tortoise)
- A Sulcata requires a serious committement due to its enourmous adult size. Tortoise rescue groups in some areas are becoming overwhelmed by the large numbers of donated (abandoned) Sulcatas. If you really want a Sulcata, consider adopting one. See the rescue page for links.
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Leopard and African Spurred Tortoise: Stigmochelys pardalis and Centrochelys sulcata
- by Holge Vetter
- Edition Chimaira, Dec 2005
- ISBN-10: 389973601X
- ISBN-13: 978-3899736014
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Sulcatas: African Spurred Tortoises in Captivity
- Professional Breeders Series
- by Rurr Gurley
- Eco Herpetological Publishing & Distribution, Sep 2005
- ISBN-10: 0976733420
- ISBN-13: 978-0976733423
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Sulcata and Leopard Tortoises
- Complete Herp Care
- by E. J. Pirog
- TFH Publications, Sep 2008
- ISBN-10: 0793828988
- ISBN-13: 978-0793828982
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