Description
CAPTIVE BRED BABY HORSFIELD TORTOISE 2023
Horsfield Tortoises are very easy to care for and a popular breed of tortoise because of their small size and hardy nature. They can be kept in a tortoise table or vivarium and can go outside on the hotter days.
Tortoises are cold-blooded reptiles that need heat to function. Horsfields require a basking hotspot temperature of 85F-90F during the day. At night time the temperature should between 65F-70F. These tortoises come from hot and dry areas where the air humidity is low.
They also require Ultra Violet lighting (UVA and UVB) for at least 12 hours a day, this stimulates appetite, activity and promotes vitamin D3 synthesis which tortoises need to absorb calcium and for healthy growth.
A multi-vitamin supplement must be added to their daily diet (Reptavite/Calcium Powder). A good mixture of plants, vegetables and our Komodo complete pellet food will ensure your tortoise has a balanced diet. Fresh food should be given everyday. Visit our tortoise diet page to find out the best foods for your tortoise.
Tortoises drink very little water. They should be bathed in a shallow dish of fresh warm water at least once a week. This helps them release their motions and uric acid. Fresh water should be given everyday.
We have found that hemp bedding the best substrate to use for Horsfield as it is dust free and easy to clean. Droppings can be picked out daily and cleaned out fully every 3 weeks or when necessary.
Horsfield tortoises can hibernate although we do not recommend to for the first 3 years or if they are not the correct weight and size. For more information go to our hibernation page.
We have complete starter kits that include everything you need to care for your Horsfield tortoise.
ORIGIN: Central Asia
ENVIRONMENT: Temperate
AMBIENT TEMP: Day: 75F + Hotspot 85-90F / Night: 65F
UV REQUIREMENT: High
HUMIDITY: Low
ADULT SIZE: 18-20cm
FOOD: Herbivore
A care sheet will be included when purchasing your tortoise with all the information you need to care for it. We are also available everyday to offer help and advice if you need it.
What you need to look after a baby Horsfield: Heat and UV light, Heat mat, Calcium and Vitamin Supplement, Thermometer, Reptile treated substrate, Hide, Food and Water Dishes and Pellet food.
Amelie –
I love these tortoises they are truly the best type!!
lisa (verified owner) –
Very pleased with my wee tortoise , very healthy and already walking over to my hand!
Mark (verified owner) –
What great service and customer/tortoise care 🙂 It is clear this business is a labour of love for you as a family. I look forward to working with you again in the future. thank you
William Skinner (My Tortoises Name Is Tiddles) –
Really cute! No bigger than 6cm and is very active my Horsefield Tortoise is a female. I also know that I will treasure my Horsefield Tortoise. They are truly the best type. Thanks Wiltons Pet Centre. It is all down to you that my dream has come true.(my dream was to have a pet horsefield Tortoise.)
William Skinner (My Tortoises Name Is Tiddles) –
Great Service!
Jack –
Thanks William! We hope to hear from you again in the furture, take care.
Liza Abbott –
We love our new tortoise Thankyou for great service and communication
Lucas Bailey (verified owner) –
My tortoise is happily fitting in with his new home and seems extremely content. He is really entertaining and we already like getting to know what he seems to like. He loves eating fresh Kale and we have him his first proper bath this morning which he loved. We were given such support and good advice from the Tortoise centre and we are loving our new family member Tim 🙂
William Skinner (My Tortoises Name Is Tiddles) –
my Tiddles is getting on really well and eats lots of butterhead salad each day (it doesn’t have butter on it, it is just called butter head salad and i love playing with him
Eric Underwoid –
Just like to say thank you for my horsefeild tortoise. Excellent service, arrived about 2 weeks ago, Excellent condition. Would recommend anyone wanting a tortoise to contact you, also received a vivarium at the same time, very good delivery service. Would use again. Thankyou
Annabel (verified owner) –
Absolutely best place for Tortoise. We got ours here, such a lively healthy wee guy
Colin langley (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier with my little Horsefield. I will be getting another one. I purchased the Vivarium starter kit and its fantastic value for money. Charcoal grey is such a good choice! Lovely staff and I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Mark (verified owner) –
Absolutely delighted with my pair of horsfield tortoises. They have settled in very well. Wilton pets is the best place for Tortoises?
Anisa –
amazing customer service, olivia was so friendly and helpful choosing our tortoise and starter kit we will be going back for a wee friend ????