Tortoises
The wise ancient, to be respected over the long term.
Turtles (order Testudines) include terrestrial (Hermann's, Greek, Leopard) and aquatic (African Softshell, Red-eared Slider) species. Life expectancy: 50 to 100 years for a healthy Hermann's tortoise. You are committing your family over multiple generations — strict CITES regulation, capacity certificate sometimes required.
Overview
0.3–30 kg
Weight range
min ↔ max documented
30–80 ans
Life expectancy
all ages
Small
Majority size
4 breeds of 7
100%
Suited for apartments
referenced breeds
Distribution by size
Ideal profile
What should good food contain for tortoise ?
Nutritional ranges validated by our team. These are the ranges our PawScore considers ideal.
Turtle pellets
- Protein25–40%
- Fat3–8%
- Fiber3–8%
- Calories200–350kcal
Values outside the range are not dangerous, but slightly reduce the PawScore according to our methodology.
By build
Choose by size
The #1 criterion when choosing a breed — space needed, transport, budget.
Discover
The essentials
A selection to start your exploration of tortoises.
Aquatique
Long-term commitment turtle.
Grecque
Tortoise with long-term commitment.
Pardalis
Tortoise with long-term commitment.
Pelomedusa
Turtle with long-term commitment.
Tortue Aquatique
Long-term commitment turtle.
Lifestyle
XXL space: minimum 10 m² outdoors for an adult terrestrial tortoise (with heated shelter), 200L+ aquaterrarium for aquatic species. Heating UV-B lamps mandatory indoors (vitamin D3 synthesis, otherwise fatal decalcification).
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Hibernation 4 months per year for temperate species (Hermann's, Greek) — vital for health.
Nutrition
Ultra-fibrous herbivores for terrestrial: 70-80% of wild plants (dandelion, plantain, clover), 15-20% flowers (rose, hibiscus), 5% fruits (occasional). Calcium rocks to lick. Aquatic: insects, small fish, specialized pellets.
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NEVER iceberg lettuce, sweet fruits, meat for terrestrial (lethal severity).
Care
Annual exotic animal veterinary exam, shell monitoring (deformations = nutritional or UV problem), internal/external parasites, controlled hibernation at 5°C in winter, hydration via weekly bath for terrestrial. Identification (chip or photo) mandatory for protected species.
What if your next companion was already waiting for you? Many shelter tortoises are of an identifiable breed — every adoption is a new life beginning. Meeting in a shelter is often the love of a lifetime.
Alert
To avoid for tortoise
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Copper sulphateModerate
- Chicken mealLow
- avocadoHigh
- rhubarbHigh
Rankings
Find the right tortoise
Thematic selections to guide your choice based on your lifestyle.
The best animals for small budgets
Companions with reasonable maintenance costs — from hamster to dwarf rabbit.
See the rankingThe best animals for children
Gentle, sturdy, and easy to handle companions.
See the rankingSmall turtle breeds
5 breeds ranked by size
See the rankingTurtles with the longest lifespans
Maximum documented lifespan — 80 years for Hermann's Tortoise
See the rankingTurtles with the least energy demands
8 breeds with low energy
See the rankingBest small turtles for apartments
7 compact species suited to urban life
See the rankingOur catalog tortoise
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Referenced products
60/100
Average PawScore
0%
Rated excellent
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Distribution by category
Complete catalog
All breeds of tortoises
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Next step
The right meal for your tortoise.
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