Home's Hingeback Tortoise

The Home's hinge-back tortoise is a captivating species belonging to the Testudinidae family, indigenous to various regions in Africa. These tortoises are commonly found in countries such as Benin, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and potentially Togo.

They thrive in environments like subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and even plantations. Notably, these tortoises have a preference for red or pink flowers and favor low light conditions. They are primarily active during the early morning or at dusk, spending the remainder of the day in hiding.

If you are keeping one as a pet, their diet can be quite diverse. They enjoy fruits such as bananas, guavas, and watermelons, as well as vegetables like sweet potatoes and squash. Additionally, they require some animal protein in their diet, which can be provided through earthworms, mealworms, crickets, snails, and even fish.