{"title":"Tortoises","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sri-lanka-star-tortoise","title":"Sri lanka star tortoise","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e🐢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eSri Lanka Star Tortoise (\u003cem data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eGeochelone elegans\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eColoration: High-contrast yellow star pattern on dark, high-domed shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eAdult size: 7–12 inches (18–30 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eSex differences: Females larger and more rounded; males smaller with longer tail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eLifespan: 50+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eBreeding: All our tortoises are captive bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eBasic Care Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure, min. 40\" × 20\" for juveniles \/ 80\" × 40\" for adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eTemperature: Basking 90–95°F, ambient 75–86°F, night 72–75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eLighting: T5 HO UVB 12–14%, 10–12 hrs ON \/ OFF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eHumidity: 50–65% adults \/ 65–75% juveniles, light misting daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eDiet: Dandelion greens, plantain, hibiscus leaves, mulberry leaves, grasses, opuntia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eSupplements: Calcium weekly, multivitamin every 2–4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eHandling: Minimal; hardy but not a “handling” species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eShipping: FedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"954\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGuarantee: Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PT EXOTIC","offers":[{"title":"hatchling","offer_id":47503938027674,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5782\/4154\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-01_at_11.26.24_AM.jpg?v=1772382560"},{"product_id":"leopard-tortoise","title":"Leopard tortoise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8a5e2b52-2eb8-4bec-be24-c67d1e311ff3-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7e97994c-283a-4b0d-9b3e-638063b93a23\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e🐢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eLeopard Tortoise (\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eStigmochelys pardalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eOrigin: Eastern \u0026amp; Southern Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eColoration: Yellow to tan shell with dark leopard-like blotches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eAdult size: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm), females larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eSex differences: Females larger and more rounded; males smaller with longer tail and slight plastron concavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eLifespan: 50+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eBreeding: All our tortoises are captive bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eBasic Care Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure, min. 48\" × 24\" for juveniles \/ 96\" × 48\" for adults (larger preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eTemperature: Basking 95–100°F, ambient 75–88°F, night 70–75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eLighting: T5 HO UVB 12–14%, 10–12 hrs ON \/ OFF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eHumidity: 40–60% adults \/ 60–70% juveniles, light misting for smooth shell growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eDiet: Grasses, hay (orchard\/timothy), dandelion greens, plantain, hibiscus leaves, opuntia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eSupplements: Calcium weekly, multivitamin every 2–4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eHandling: Minimal; sturdy species but primarily display animal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eShipping: FedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1058\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGuarantee: Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PT EXOTIC","offers":[{"title":"hatchling","offer_id":47503977644186,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5782\/4154\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-01_at_11.26.35_AM.jpg?v=1772382561"},{"product_id":"russian-tortoise","title":"Russian tortoise","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"89ffbcc4-78e5-48bc-a548-6221fedbacef\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8a5e2b52-2eb8-4bec-be24-c67d1e311ff3-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"daf567db-869d-4178-ada3-736782dadaab\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e🐢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eRussian Tortoise (\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eTestudo horsfieldii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eOrigin: Central Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eColoration: Tan to olive carapace with dark brown to black markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eAdult size: 5–10 inches (13–25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eSex differences: Females larger and rounder; males smaller with longer tail and curved plastron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eLifespan: 40+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eBreeding: All our tortoises are captive bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eBasic Care Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure, min. 36\" × 18\" for juveniles \/ 72\" × 36\" for adults (larger preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eTemperature: Basking 90–95°F, ambient 75–85°F, night 65–72°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eLighting: T5 HO UVB 10–12%, 10–12 hrs ON \/ OFF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eHumidity: 30–50% with access to humid hide (50–60%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eDiet: Dandelion greens, plantain, endive, escarole, grasses, weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eSupplements: Calcium weekly, multivitamin every 2–4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eHandling: Generally hardy; moderate handling tolerated but not recommended frequently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eShipping: FedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1025\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGuarantee: Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"PT EXOTIC","offers":[{"title":"hatchling","offer_id":47503989047450,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5782\/4154\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-01_at_11.27.03_AM.jpg?v=1772382508"},{"product_id":"cherry-head-tortoise","title":"Cherry head tortoise","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e🐢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eCherry Head Redfoot Tortoise (\u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eChelonoidis carbonarius\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eOrigin: Southern Brazil \u0026amp; Northern Paraguay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eColoration: Dark shell with bright red\/orange scales on head and legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eAdult size: 10–14 inches (25–35 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eSex differences: Males slightly larger with longer tail and narrow body shape; females rounder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eLifespan: 40–50+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eBreeding: All our tortoises are captive bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eBasic Care Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure, min. 48\" × 24\" for juveniles \/ 96\" × 48\" for adults (larger preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eTemperature: Basking 90–95°F, ambient 75–85°F, night 72–75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eLighting: T5 HO UVB 10–12%, 10–12 hrs ON \/ OFF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eHumidity: 70–80%, daily misting recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eDiet: Mixed leafy greens, dandelion, hibiscus leaves, vegetables, occasional fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eSupplements: Calcium weekly, multivitamin every 2–4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eHandling: Generally calm; tolerates moderate handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eShipping: FedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PT EXOTIC","offers":[{"title":"yearling","offer_id":47503993503898,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hatchling","offer_id":47820797149338,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5782\/4154\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-01_at_11.26.49_AM.jpg?v=1772382560"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5782\/4154\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-01_at_11.26.24_AM_57a10ce4-3218-4f66-a723-6a76f601695c.jpg?v=1772383013","url":"https:\/\/www.ptexotic.com\/collections\/tortoises-1.oembed","provider":"PT EXOTIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}