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Are Brazilian tortoises big and need to sleep?

Mike Ehrmantraut
2021-04-10 04:03:24
Brazilian tortoises are big, and they can grow to about 20-30 cm in length if they are properly fed. However, there are some differences in the weight of male and female individuals. Female Brazilian tortoises can generally grow to 2-4 kilograms, while male Brazilian tortoises can only grow to about 1 kilogram. Brazilian tortoises also need to sleep. They have eyelids. When they sleep, they close their eyes. Some will lie on the surface of the water very relaxed, while others will climb to the shore and sleep in their shells.
Are Brazilian tortoises big and need to sleep?

1. Do Brazilian tortoises grow big

? Brazilian tortoises grow big. If they are raised reasonably, they can grow to about 20-30cm long. In their infancy, they can grow to about 2-8 cm per year. After about 3-4 years, they can grow up. When they grow up, their growth slows down. Quantified, they were about the size of a dollar coin when they were first brought home. After a year, they will grow to the size of an egg. After two years, they will grow to the size of an orange. After three years of feeding, they can grow to the size of a bowl. However, there is a little difference in weight between female and male Brazilian tortoises. Generally, female Brazilian tortoises can grow to 2-4 kilograms, while male Brazilian tortoises can only grow to about 1 kilogram. Do

Brazilian tortoises need to sleep

? Brazilian tortoises need to sleep. They have eyelids, and when they sleep, they close their eyes. Usually at night, they will lie on the surface of the water very relaxed, or climb to the shore to sleep in their shells. You'll wake up the next morning. Sometimes they sleep during the day, except at night. When the sun is abundant, they like to climb on the rocks or beaches on the shore and sleep while basking in the sun. In the winter, they will hibernate.

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