indian star tortoise

Hello everyone, I have just finished building a closed chamber enclosure for my two year old Indian Star. Attached is a picture. The humidity is holding as needed, he seems to be enjoying it (especially the one corner), but I'm having issues with the heating. I didn't build the enclosure tall...

We rescued an Indian Star tortoise but weren’t fully aware of its needs. Four days ago, due to extreme heat, we kept it in an AC room (covered) for a few hours. There was also loud noise from guests. Since then, it has stopped eating, only took 2 bites of cucumber, and makes a sound while...

I just saw huge amount of blood in the habitat. There are no physical injuries on both of them. I'm sick worried about it.

So can anyone help me with what food I can feed my Indian Star Tortoise daily?

Hello all! I’m honored to be a part of the tortoise community. I’m a vet tech at an animal hospital and last night took an owner surrendered Indian Star. I reside in Jupiter Florida and I just want to make sure I’m giving this guy the best of all things. Looking for immediate guidance on...

Hi can anyone help to enlighten what are these pits in the tortoise shell? I just got this Indian Star tortoise from a seller. Are these shell rot?

Hey everyone, So I'm relatively new to owning a tortoise. I have a approximately 2 year old tortoise, got him at a year and a half about four months ago. I've been feeding him Timothy hay, Mulberific Delite pellets, leafy greens, and a dried flower mix. While at the store today getting some...

My tortoise's lower jaw looks like it's split in half vertically. As far as I know, there hasn't been any trauma or anything to her beak or jaw, so i really have no idea what may have caused this or how to fix it. I'm Please help, any information regarding this is greatly appreciated.

Hello this is my female Indian star tortoise. In recent times I’ve noticed that she’ll be really active one day and the following few days she’ll be lethargic. Her eyes are watery, mouth area quite red, skin dry. She gasps for air and sometimes mucus comes out of her mouth. She moves her head...

My tortoise is about 2 years old and just under 3 inches. I know typically you have to wait a bit longer but heard for Stars you can make a pretty good guess fairly young. Anyone have ideas for what sex my tort is?

My Indian star tortoise is vomiting and seems dull since 2 days. Not moving much (mostly sleeping) or eating anything. His eyes also seems bit puffy. Vomitted almost 2-3 times. Day before this he passed lot of watery faeces. It'll take us 2 more days to visit vet since we live in remote area...

Lucky and Chikky says hi They are both rescued pets since 10 years They are both Indian stars and chikky is the younger one and weighs around 2 kg and lucky weighs around 3kgs They are native species to our region

Say Hi to Crush, Shelly and Squirt Picked these beauties up directly from a local breeder that is 2 hours from San Diego on May 23rd but just been so busy enjoying them forgot to update. I am told these are temp sexed so hence the names already and was told the breeder does have a 80%...

Hi everyone, Lots of threads / blogs out there and even YouTube videos from what appears to be reputable keepers/breeders but could not find anything in dept regarding how much / how long they need to be kept in this high humid enclosures. As hatchlings keeping them indoor is preferred -...

I’ve introduced colonies of isopods into two of my stars’ enclosures today to act as cleanup crew, since they make so much mess. I’ve just glanced in, only to be met with scenes of utter chaos. One of the lads is endlessly tearing around his viv in circles, as if possessed by the restless spirit...

Hi Guys, I bought an indian star tortoise 40 days ago. the tortoise is just fine until a couple days ago. Currently he/she is not moving much, not opening eyes and low appetites. I have been feed him mixed vegetables. We located in Orlando Florida, the right temperature is 70F-90F in outdoor...

Just a little update on my little Indian star, he’s a little over a year old now, weighs 103 grams and has been growing about 5-6 grams a month. Loves to just lay around, wake up for some food and go back to sleep lol it has been awesome keeping him!

I’ve kept a growing collection of Indian Stars for the last three years. The oldest is a male I’ve had since he was a 30g hatchling, he now weighs over 800g. He eats everything in sight and is very active. I follow the advice prescribed on this forum quite closely in terms of habitat and...

its currently summer here with average temperatures over 30 C (80% humidity) and my tort used to eat properly in winter and somehow, since it transitioned from winter to summer, my indian star tort has been sleeping most of the time and very little physical activity and eats food very rarely...

Hi there Im trying to do my research on ab India star and I'm wondering what is best a viv or a table top! Myself as a zoo keeper is thinking viv as they need high humidity but suggestions are welcome!! Thank you!