Testudo graeca terrestris (Mesopotamian)

Males grow about 6" and weigh 300-500g.

Females grow 8-10" and weigh at least 1,000g.

High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

They come from a hot, dry, desert environment and do not like a habitat that is too moist. A humid hide provided in their enclosure will suffice for their needs. Enclosure humidity should be around 40-50%.

The carapace is nearly fully orange-gold in color, with little black markings.

This subspecies does not brumate but can slow down its activity for a brief time. It is best to bring indoors and continue providing proper lighting and heat.

Hot, dry, sandy desert.

High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

They come from a hot, dry, desert environment and do not like a habitat that is too moist. A humid hide provided in their enclosure will suffice for their needs. Enclosure humidity should be around 40-50%.

The carapace is nearly fully bright yellow with no black markings.

This subspecies does not brumate but can slow down its activity for a brief time. It is best to bring indoors and continue providing proper lighting and heat.

Hot, dry, sandy desert.

High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

They come from a hot, dry, desert environment and do not like a habitat that is too moist. A humid hide provided in their enclosure will suffice for their needs. Enclosure humidity should be around 40-50%.

The carapace is nearly fully bright yellow with black markings. The head is also yellow and there is a dark spot on the tail.

This subspecies does not brumate but can slow down its activity for a brief time. It is best to bring indoors and continue providing proper lighting and heat.

Hot, dry, sandy desert.

High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

They come from a hot, dry, desert environment and do not like a habitat that is too moist. A humid hide provided in their enclosure will suffice for their needs. Enclosure humidity should be around 40-50%.

The carapace is nearly fully black with little to no yellow or orange coloring.

This subspecies does not brumate but can slow down its activity for a brief time. It is best to bring indoors and continue providing proper lighting and heat.

Hot, dry, sandy desert.