Tent Tortoise
Turtles & Tortoises

Tent Tortoise

Psammobates tentorius

Habitat

Arid scrublands

Range

South Africa

Adult Size

4-6 in (10-14 cm)

Diet

Hardy succulents and desert plants

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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

Feeding after light rains

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Dormancy

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Opportunistic foraging

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Very limited movement