The tortoise, also called the tortoise, is found in South Africa and Namibia. Likes a warm and dry environment, the temperature is more suitable between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius; when the temperature does not reach 20 degrees Celsius, the activity is reduced and drowsy. Herbivorous, especially like to eat melons and fruits and the fleshy inside of plants. Temperament docile, responsive, and active. The breeding season is August, 1 to 2 eggs can be laid each time, and 4 to 6 eggs can be laid each year. Incubation period is 3 to 8 months. Sexual maturity takes four years. The color of the carapace of the chest-up tortoise is very bright, and the plastron has a special structure and unique charm. It is rare and precious.

     The carapace of the tortoise is 13-20 cm in length, with the largest carapace being 15 cm for males and 16 cm for females. The color on the back is extremely rich. The laryngeal shield is not divided into left and right parts, is elongated and protrudes forward. The breasted turtle is a small and medium-sized turtle species, and it has such a name because the breastplate of the male turtle is particularly prominent. This breastplate is a weapon specially used to compete with other male turtles for female turtles during the breeding season. Can be used to overturn opponents.

       The tortoise adapts well to rocky surface formations— — In South Africa, where the tortoise is found, this terrain is called rocky hills. As for other adaptations, in addition to their bendability, their flat shape also helps them settle into rock crevices. When the tortoise is in the crack of the rock, it will rotate its limbs, prop itself up, and use its carapace against the rock. In this position it is almost immobile. There are a few different opinions about the ability of the tortoise to swell its body into a rock crevice. Earlier, there were reports that this habit of inflating the body does exist. But in 1972, LC Ireland and Carl Gans found no evidence of this when they looked at the tortoises caught in the wild. Recently, when Richard Moll and Michael Klemens observed these turtles in their native environment, they found that they were able to swell their bodies. They point out that there is a diamond-shaped area on the turtle's plastron that is extremely flexible and that moves outward when the turtle inhales. These two co-existing protective mechanisms allow the turtle to be virtually anchored in rock crevices.

       Cracks and crevices can only provide cover if caught in time. Luckily for tortoises, less bone means less body weight, and they can run faster than their thick-shelled tortoises. They are quite possibly the fastest tortoises in the world. But when threatened, the tortoise will not stop to retract its limbs into its shell. They will quickly dash for hiding among the rocks. Turtles tend not to get lost when looking for shelter, and they can quickly find a suitable shelter even if they change places. Finally, the tall carapace and extreme agility of the breasted tortoise make it difficult to turn over once it is on its back. For turtles, it is a convenient skill.

       males are more territorial and generally more territorial than females Large, so it is best not to keep more than two male turtles together. It is difficult for the overturned male tortoise to turn over again, and if the time is too long, it will cause dehydration and difficulty breathing and die. At the same time, this turtle is also very timid and easily frightened, so try to avoid unnecessary grabbing when feeding. The adaptation period is also very long, and it takes at least 2-3 months to get used to the artificial environment and human contact. What's special is that they drink water through the nose instead of the mouth. They also need a very dry environment, otherwise the tortoise shell can easily rot due to bacterial infection. The tortoise shell should be checked frequently for completeness. The eating habits of the breast tortoise are very similar to that of the leopard tortoise. They are completely vegetarian and have a high degree of acceptance of fruits and vegetables.

       Newly arrived wild turtles should be isolated and parasites Breast turtles should be kept in isolation for a period of time, and then they can be mixed with the original breast turtles after they are determined to be healthy. When wild-chested turtles hunt, they often swallow food with eggs into their bodies and become a parasite carrier. The food of captive-breasted turtles is processed and has less chance of carrying parasites. Therefore, it is necessary to kill the parasites for the newly arrived wild chestnut turtles.