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Horsfield's Tortoise | Testudo horsfieldii
Horsfield's Tortoise | Testudo horsfieldii
Horsfield's Tortoise | Testudo horsfieldii
Reptile Team RecommendationClick & Collect only

Horsfield's Tortoise | Testudo horsfieldii

SKU 1142113
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£121.00 GBP
£121.00 GBP - £121.00 GBP
£121.00 GBP
Click & Collect only

Order online and collect from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Live animals cannot be shipped.

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Choose Click & Collect at checkout. Wait for confirmation that your order is ready before travelling, and bring your order confirmation. Speak with our reptile team when you arrive so we can help you with feeding, housing and settling your animal in.

Have the enclosure prepared before collection. If you need advice about the animal or collection arrangements, contact us before placing your order.

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Know your animal

Read the species care guide below, then talk to our team about the right enclosure and feeding routine.

The Horsfield’s tortoise, also called the Russian tortoise, is an active grazer and determined digger. Its compact shell belies a need for generous floor space, strong daylight and a long-term commitment to care.

At a Glance

Origin Central Asia; dry steppe and rocky terrain.
Adult size Usually 15–25 cm shell length; females tend to be larger.
Lifespan Often 50 years or more with appropriate care.
Activity Day-active; explores, grazes and burrows.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height. Plan for the adult animal and provide more space wherever possible.

Adult housing Plan a secure pen of at least 210 × 110 × 60 cm for one adult, with ample digging depth. Juvenile accommodation must expand as it grows.
Temperature Basking area around 32–35°C with a cooler retreat around 20–25°C. Monitor both ends and use thermostat-controlled heating.
Lighting & UVB Provide bright daytime lighting and appropriate reptile UVB with shaded retreats. Check lamp distance and output; switch visible lights off at night.
Substrate & moisture Deep, pesticide-free soil-based substrate for digging, with a humid retreat. Avoid permanently wet conditions; young tortoises need particular attention to hydration.
Furnishings Shelters, stable obstacles and a shallow water dish. Outdoor access in suitable weather needs predator protection, secure buried boundaries and a dry heated shelter when required.

Behaviour & Compatibility

House individually. Do not mix species. Keep handling brief, support the whole body and never allow falls.

Feeding & Nutrition

Offer a varied, high-fibre diet of safe, pesticide-free weeds and leafy plants, including suitable dandelion and plantain leaves. Avoid routine fruit, animal protein and sugary treats. Provide calcium and supplements appropriate to the UVB setup, and fresh shallow drinking water.

Routine Care

Remove waste and uneaten food daily. Check appetite, activity, shell condition and weight. Protect against overheating and chilling. Discuss any hibernation plan with an experienced reptile vet; do not attempt it with an unwell animal.

Important Before Buying

Confirm the animal’s age, origin and current routine with our reptile team. This is a decades-long commitment; arrange suitable adult housing before purchase.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

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Build their feeding routine

Explore the food categories selected for this animal. Choose prey size and feeding frequency with our team; these are options, not a shopping list to use all together.

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Essential Reptile Supplements

The right food and supplements support a balanced feeding routine. Our reptile team can help you choose calcium, vitamins, minerals and feeder care for your animal.

Calcium and vitamin requirements depend on species, age, diet and UVB provision. Ask our team to help you choose a routine.

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These are alternatives and complementary products, not five products to use at every feed. Gut-loading food is for feeder insects. Follow the product directions and avoid adding extra supplements to a complete diet unless advised.

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Prepare their habitat

Explore the relevant departments and ask our team to help you choose equipment suited to this species.

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Reptile Thermostats & Monitoring

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Reptile Substrates & Bedding

Reptile Substrates & Bedding

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