Centro Herpetológico
Uruguay
Breeding, Research
and Education
Director: DAVID
FABIUS
TORTOISES
Geochelone
chilensis
This
is a dry climate tortoise. At the right temperatures, they are
very active and walk about firmly and high off the ground. The
male's mating sound is very peculiar.
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Color
variation in babies
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The
egg tooth is evident at hatching time
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If you have any
questions pertaining husbandry or breeding of the above species,
I will be happy to help.
- Email: infofabius@yahoo.com
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