| Description: | The adults can grow anywhere between 12 to 18 inches and might even outlive their own owners, provided they receive the proper care and love they deserve. The shells of females are typically long and can almost take on a rectangular shape, whereas male shells can look like an hourglass, which looks like they have a waist. They’re one of the most versatile creatures that have been found in various habitats, like dry grasslands and humid forests. And although they’re generally herbivorous, they have been known to feed on insects and carrion in the wild as well as fruits, vegetation, and flowers. |
