Gecko Forums UK  
Go Back   Gecko Forums UK > Geckosuk Forums > Off Beat Pets: News and Articles
Reload this Page Profile: Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans)
Off Beat Pets: News and Articles Syndicated news articles and content from www.offbeatpets.com

Reply
 
Thread Tools
(#1)
Old
OffBeatPets
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Profile: Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) - 09-03-2009, 08:26 AM

The Indian Star Tortoise, as the name suggests is found in India, the central and Southern parts of India, in West Pakistan and in Sri Lanka. It prefers semi-arid, grasslands and thorny habitats and can equally be spotted in areas with high precipitations level. The name Indian star tortoise is derived from the 12 yellow lines radiating yellowish star patterns from its shell in the centre of either pyramidal bump, to create beautiful golden brown patterns. When the tortoise is amongst tufts of grass, it breaks up the shape of the shell thus the coloration beautifully blends in with the environment.

Click Here to Read The Full Article
Reply With Quote

Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vBulletin Skin developed by: vBStyles.com

The Herp Sites NetworkFauna Top Sites Exotic Pet Sites
Reptile Supplies