The greek tortoise is native to many countries in Europe and the surrounding areas, including Spain, France, Greece, Russia, and Morocco. A typical greek tortoise is about 8” (20 cm), though they can occasionally reach 12” (30cm). In color, the greek tortoise is brown to dark tan. They are generally dull in color, but is still quite attractive and changing.The Greek tortoise is known for being reasonably low-maintenance, but there are many things to consider before bringing one into your home. They need to be bathed frequently. It is recommended that they are given four baths per week. This means both washing and then drying them afterwards. It is important to note here that many Greek tortoises are carriers of salmonella, so it is very important to thoroughly wash your hands after bathing them, as well as everything that came in contact with your tortoise while you were bathing him or her.
Greek tortoises are considered to be wild-caught pets, and many of them are wild-caught. For this reason, it is important to be aware of the bacteria and diseases your Greek tortoise may be carrying. This can also cause stress on the tortoise because of the sudden change in environment. Make sure you research greek tortoises before getting one, and find a good seller who can guarantee the health and sanitation of the tortoises they are selling.
As far as feeding goes, the Greek tortoise is one of the easiest to please. They are herbivorous, which means they only eat plants. Some of their favorite plants are leafy vegetables such as romaine lettuce and kale. They will also sometimes eat carrot peelings. For the most part, they will not eat iceburg lettuce or spinach. If possible, you can let your fully mature tortoise wander in your yard, where he or she will eat all the weeds he or she wants. If you do plan on allowing your tortoise to eat weeds from your yard, you need to be sure that there is nothing there that could be hazardous, in the form of chemicals, animals, or anything that your tortoise could hurt him or herself on.
The Greek tortoise requires a dry environment with a good lining of substances they can use for bedding. They should have the temperature maintained at a steady level, and have access to a heat lamp. They should also be in an environment where they can get good airflow The Greek tortoise also likes to have a place to hide, as it is a shy tortoise.