Southern African Tortoise
Turtles & Tortoises

Southern African Tortoise

Psammobates oculifer

Habitat

Dry savannahs and scrub

Range

South Africa and Botswana

Adult Size

5-6 in (12-15 cm)

Diet

Succulents and grasses

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Grazing after rainfall

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Estivation in deep shade

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Foraging for succulents

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Very low activity