Sulcata Tortoise Care and Information

Rest assured that all sulcata tortoises for sale on our website are always captive bred, and never wild caught. They’re also herbivorous, meaning they eat plants, fruits, and vegetables. Babies will chase and eat the occasional insect. Focus on offering them high fiber (and low protein) diets.

Also known as African spurred tortoises, this fast-growing species will readily breed in captivity once they reach adulthood, which takes several years. Their scientific name is Geochelone sulcata, and they’re of the family Testudinoidea, and the genus Centrochelys.

Native to the Sahara desert, these tortoises prefer drier habitats, and shouldn’t be kept in humid environments. They’re docile pets that never fail to impress onlookers. In fact, whenever someone sees one of our adults, they immediately want to know how they can buy one.

Sexing Your Sulcata Tortoise

Please feel free to request a male or female tortoise (or any combination thereof) when you order our medium and adult sized reptiles (hatchlings are indeterminable), but please be aware that we cannot guarantee the sex. However, we can guarantee that someone very experienced with reptiles will attempt to select the specific tortoise(s) you are requesting.

Shipping Your Sulcata Tortoise

We charge a flat $44.99 for overnight delivery to your doorstep, regardless of the number of reptiles, amphibians, or inverts you buy. Please read our shipping information page before ordering.

When you buy a Sulcata Tortoise from us, you receive our 100% ironclad live arrival guarantee. Please read the details of our guarantee before ordering.

Because we responsibly offer reptiles for sale online (as well as amphibians, tarantulas, and scorpions), we reserve the right to delay your order upon the fairly rare occurrence of unacceptable weather conditions. This is strictly for the safety of the animal(s), and you will be notified by e-mail if this does occur.