Western Hermann's tortoise
Western Hermann's tortoise The tortoise is a relatively rare species of tortoise. Generally speaking, it can also be used as an entry-level species of tortoise. The western Hermann's tortoise does not have strict environmental requirements and is not easy to get sick. However, the price is relatively high. Relatively noble.
Chinese correct name:Western Hermann's tortoise
Latin name:Testudo hermanni
English name:Hermann's tortoise
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrates
Class:Protozoa
Order: Turtles
Suborder: Low-necked turtles Suborder
Family: Telaidae
Genus: < /strong>Four-clawed tortoise
Species:Western Hermann's tortoise
Appearance characteristics:The maximum carapace length is 20 cm. The carapace is dark brown. It has yellow stripes, and the edge of the nail plate is mainly yellow. Plastron yellow. Has two dark brown spots. There are several rows of small scales on the front edge of the forelimbs, and there are no warty scales on the hind limbs. Rest on dry grass or shrub hills.
Living habits:The resting environment of Western Hermann's tortoise is a typical Mediterranean climate, with dry and hot weather in summer and wet and cold winter .
Growing habits: Female turtles can lay 2 to 6 eggs at any time, and can lay 2 to 5 clutches in any growth season. However, the number and cycle of individual eggs are seriously affected by the population size and other individuals. Therefore, female turtles that hold eggs often cause eggs to be laid at different frequencies.
Food habits: Omnivorous, preferring to eat legumes, and occasionally eating earthworms, snails and insects.
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