Hi does anybody know where I can get a care sheet for a Tunisian tortoise as I am interested in getting one? What sort of substrate is suitable for them and are the care requirements closer to an Egyptian tortoise or a greek?
That's a very well put together web site. Thanks for the link.The Tunisian is a subspecies of Greek tortoise, so care will be similar. I know Chris Leone is working on an updated Greek Tortoise Care Sheet but I don't think it has been finished and posted yet.
I do know the Tunisian is very sensitive to cool/cold temperatures and high humidity, so the best environment is more "hot and dry." Here's a link to them on my website that provides some information. https://sweetgreektorts.com/nabeulensis
You're very welcome! When you're ready to buy, I highly recommend Chris Leone at Garden State Tortoise. I know he breeds them. I buy most of my Greeks from him.Thanks very much
They are pretty rare everywhere. Chris is the only breeder I know of who has them here in the States. I believe there is a Testudo graeca breeder in Italy, or near there, who has them. I'll find his info and pass it on.I'm from the UK so unfortunately thats not an option I'm trying to find a breeder that's relatively local to me but the Tunisian seems to be quite rare where I'm from.