What is the Indian star turtle?

Indian star turtle is a type of turtle originating in India, although it can be found in other parts of Asia. The name probably comes from patterns in the shape of a yellow star that obscures outer shell. These turtles are popular as pets, but can only be purchased if they were born in a hatchery, because Indian star turtles that live in the wild are considered a protected species. Women can sometimes grow to a length of 15 inches (38 cm), but more often a mature woman is about 8 inches (20 cm). In most cases, men grow only about 5 inches (12.7 cm). They also eat some types of succulent plants such as prickly pears and thistles. When maintaining in captivity, they should be fed similarly, with diet rich in coarse fiber. Some domestic feed stores have a feed specially designed for these turtles. In their natural habitat, Indian stars can walk long periods without water, but those who are in captivity need a stable supply of fresh water for drinking and bathing.The

season of mating the Indian star turtle coincides with the monsoon season, which usually occurs in the summer months of June by the beginning of September. After mating it takes about three months for the woman to lay eggs. When it is time for the egg to be laid, the Indian star performs a hole for its eggs, so they can be safe from predators. In general, it takes about 120 days to hatch the eggs.

Some health problems of common Indian star turtles include allergies and respiratory and kidney infections. They have somewhat weakened immune systems and probably capture illnesses from other animals if they share living rooms. Lityto turtles are kept as pets, it is good to keep them from other animals. With proper care, the Indian star can live up to 80 years.

Indian Star Tortoises are extremely shy and do not like to treat people. For this reason, it may not be a good pet for children. It is also recommended to beCare and feeding a pet solved by a single individual, because the turtle will respond to the operator with which he has regular contact over time.