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Speke's hinge-back tortoise
The Speke's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys spekii), is a species of turtle in the Testudinidae family. It is found in Africa.
Description
This tortoise has an elongated carapace, up to 20 cm in length, which is distinctly flattened (allowing it to seek refuge in rock crevices and under logs). Its carapace has a weak, disrupted medial keel, and posterior marginals that are neither strongly serrated nor reverted. This species has a well-developed hinge at the rear end of the upper part of its shell, permitting the protection of its rear legs after they have been retracted. The male has a notably longer tail than the female of this species, and the tails end in a spine. Females possess a flat plastron, yet males have a more concave one.
Range and habitat
The Speke's hinge-back tortoise is found in East Africa from Kenya south to Swaziland, next to Mozambique and Zululand. Its range extends westwards as far as the coast of Angola.
It inhabits savannahs and dry bush with rocky areas. It tends to inhabit more wooded areas during the dry season, and to move out into the savannahs when the summer rains come.
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Speke's_hinge-back_tortoise
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Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!
The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have never really focused on until today! Learn all about them with Ty Park at Iguanaland! Subscribe to kamp kenan: https://goo.gl/BecCMM Visit Fluker Farms for deals on reptile food & gear: https://flukerfarms.com Shoutout and THANK YOU to John Phillips, Richard Hocking, Samantha Harris, the Ellis Family, Vincent Robinson, Billy Casto, Sara & Seth Channing, Justin Hooke, Anthony Mesa, Jeff Mace, Cindy & Leland Campbell, Paul Tucker, Adam Doyle, Adam Lochstampfor, Michael J. Pessalano, Teresa Middleton, Penney Lovins, Jeff Bonkowske, Melissa Trader, Joey Stephens, Shauna Sturgess, Olly Bradley-White, Bo Nielsen, Teresa Middleton, Atypical Girl, Valmiki Maharaj, Tom Murphy, Sharon Lansdowne, Tommy Poulson,...
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Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclosure Setup!
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video! Thank you SO MUCH for joining me on this adventure as I care for my wonderful group of tortoises and Turtles. You might like these other popular videos: What it takes to breed tortoises: https://youtu.be/A69FbRn1l9A?si=dUCWrLr1BMpZP9ZH Guide to Western Hingeback Tortoises: https://youtu.be/JjCVGaKQHws?si=I3wRZVBhu09m4_iu How to feed your tortoise: https://youtu.be/_lNTpH4TDHE?si=5NQhP63_qRrZv4DI I also do a live show every Thursday night at 8 p.m. eastern. Watch it live, or catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7hXSh5112MsIEsAGuIPb6zr_AqOBxO4
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Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hingeback!
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and local pet stores. Unfortunately, these animals are being misidentified by reptile exporters and importers. I’m here to set the record straight!
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OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south africa .
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Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edition
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020 We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we saw these two Hinged Backed Tortoises going at it. They tried to flip and bite the other one. After a few minutes of pushing and biting the one managed to flip the other Tortoise. And the victor just went of the road and into the grass and left the other Tortoise on its back. #SouthAfrica #Kruger
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This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’s Hingeback tortoise.
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Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Speke's hinge back)
🐢🐢🐢
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April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game Reserve , Arathusa Game Lodge , Cheetah Plains Lodge and Chitwa Chitwa Lodge
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Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
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How to set up Spekki Hingeback tortoises in an outdoor enclosure
This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixture
published: 19 Jun 2019
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Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!
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The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have never really focused on until today! Learn all about them with Ty Park ...
The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have never really focused on until today! Learn all about them with Ty Park at Iguanaland!
Subscribe to kamp kenan: https://goo.gl/BecCMM Visit Fluker Farms for deals on reptile food & gear: https://flukerfarms.com
Shoutout and THANK YOU to John Phillips, Richard Hocking, Samantha Harris, the Ellis Family, Vincent Robinson, Billy Casto, Sara & Seth Channing, Justin Hooke, Anthony Mesa, Jeff Mace, Cindy & Leland Campbell, Paul Tucker, Adam Doyle, Adam Lochstampfor, Michael J. Pessalano, Teresa Middleton, Penney Lovins, Jeff Bonkowske, Melissa Trader, Joey Stephens, Shauna Sturgess, Olly Bradley-White, Bo Nielsen, Teresa Middleton, Atypical Girl, Valmiki Maharaj, Tom Murphy, Sharon Lansdowne, Tommy Poulson, Keith Cunningham, Karen Haubbert, Jarrad Weinhold & Barbara Jones for supporting our Live Show. You guys are the best!
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Kamp Kenan is the place for serious reptile lovers! We have tons of expert info on pet lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoise, sulcata tortoise, hingeback tortoise, red foot tortoise, crocodiles, alligators and all sorts misunderstood creatures. We also love to learn from other animal experts who are happy to share knowledge about pets. We love reptiles & science and we know you do too. Animal conservation in the modern world matters, we're out there living it and doing it every day in Florida. This vlog is real life, Kenan Harkin's stories are real, and our sole purpose is education in action so that you can learn something new every day and one day perhaps get involved yourself.
Let's create a new generation of educated reptile keepers & animal enthusiasts by spreading the love!
https://wn.com/Hinge_Back_Tortoises_Are_Amazing
The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have never really focused on until today! Learn all about them with Ty Park at Iguanaland!
Subscribe to kamp kenan: https://goo.gl/BecCMM Visit Fluker Farms for deals on reptile food & gear: https://flukerfarms.com
Shoutout and THANK YOU to John Phillips, Richard Hocking, Samantha Harris, the Ellis Family, Vincent Robinson, Billy Casto, Sara & Seth Channing, Justin Hooke, Anthony Mesa, Jeff Mace, Cindy & Leland Campbell, Paul Tucker, Adam Doyle, Adam Lochstampfor, Michael J. Pessalano, Teresa Middleton, Penney Lovins, Jeff Bonkowske, Melissa Trader, Joey Stephens, Shauna Sturgess, Olly Bradley-White, Bo Nielsen, Teresa Middleton, Atypical Girl, Valmiki Maharaj, Tom Murphy, Sharon Lansdowne, Tommy Poulson, Keith Cunningham, Karen Haubbert, Jarrad Weinhold & Barbara Jones for supporting our Live Show. You guys are the best!
Follow Kamp Kenan:
Website: http://kampkenan.com
Patreon: https://goo.gl/yjBxkD
Join our KK Army channel: https://goo.gl/te3QAW
Check out our KK Playlists:
Latest Uploads: https://goo.gl/kqZn5v
Best Of Kamp Kenan Videos: https://goo.gl/3dsnF7
Ultimate Reptile How To & Care Tutorial Playlist!: https://goo.gl/KAyCyD
Kamp Kenan is the place for serious reptile lovers! We have tons of expert info on pet lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoise, sulcata tortoise, hingeback tortoise, red foot tortoise, crocodiles, alligators and all sorts misunderstood creatures. We also love to learn from other animal experts who are happy to share knowledge about pets. We love reptiles & science and we know you do too. Animal conservation in the modern world matters, we're out there living it and doing it every day in Florida. This vlog is real life, Kenan Harkin's stories are real, and our sole purpose is education in action so that you can learn something new every day and one day perhaps get involved yourself.
Let's create a new generation of educated reptile keepers & animal enthusiasts by spreading the love!
17:37
Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclosure Setup!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 17:37
- Uploaded Date: 17 Nov 2023
- views: 390
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video!
Thank you SO MUCH for joining me on this adventure as I care for my wonderful g...
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video!
Thank you SO MUCH for joining me on this adventure as I care for my wonderful group of tortoises and Turtles. You might like these other popular videos:
What it takes to breed tortoises: https://youtu.be/A69FbRn1l9A?si=dUCWrLr1BMpZP9ZH
Guide to Western Hingeback Tortoises: https://youtu.be/JjCVGaKQHws?si=I3wRZVBhu09m4_iu
How to feed your tortoise: https://youtu.be/_lNTpH4TDHE?si=5NQhP63_qRrZv4DI
I also do a live show every Thursday night at 8 p.m. eastern. Watch it live, or catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7hXSh5112MsIEsAGuIPb6zr_AqOBxO4
https://wn.com/Unboxing_A_Real_Speke’S_Hingeback_Tortoise_Enclosure_Setup
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video!
Thank you SO MUCH for joining me on this adventure as I care for my wonderful group of tortoises and Turtles. You might like these other popular videos:
What it takes to breed tortoises: https://youtu.be/A69FbRn1l9A?si=dUCWrLr1BMpZP9ZH
Guide to Western Hingeback Tortoises: https://youtu.be/JjCVGaKQHws?si=I3wRZVBhu09m4_iu
How to feed your tortoise: https://youtu.be/_lNTpH4TDHE?si=5NQhP63_qRrZv4DI
I also do a live show every Thursday night at 8 p.m. eastern. Watch it live, or catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7hXSh5112MsIEsAGuIPb6zr_AqOBxO4
- published: 17 Nov 2023
- views: 390
3:57
Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hingeback!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:57
- Uploaded Date: 14 May 2022
- views: 869
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and local pet stores. Unfortunately, these animals are being misidentified ...
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and local pet stores. Unfortunately, these animals are being misidentified by reptile exporters and importers. I’m here to set the record straight!
https://wn.com/Why_Your_Speke’S_Hingeback_Is_Actually_A_Bell’S_Hingeback
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and local pet stores. Unfortunately, these animals are being misidentified by reptile exporters and importers. I’m here to set the record straight!
- published: 14 May 2022
- views: 869
2:37
OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:37
- Uploaded Date: 14 Apr 2017
- views: 3679
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south africa .
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south africa .
https://wn.com/Omnivorous_Hingeback_Tortoise_|_Facts
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south africa .
- published: 14 Apr 2017
- views: 3679
1:14
Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edition
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:14
- Uploaded Date: 02 Jan 2021
- views: 987
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020
We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we saw these two Hinged Backed Tortoises going at it. They tried to flip ...
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020
We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we saw these two Hinged Backed Tortoises going at it. They tried to flip and bite the other one. After a few minutes of pushing and biting the one managed to flip the other Tortoise. And the victor just went of the road and into the grass and left the other Tortoise on its back.
#SouthAfrica #Kruger
https://wn.com/Battle_At_Kruger_Speke's_Hinge_Back_Tortoise_Edition
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020
We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we saw these two Hinged Backed Tortoises going at it. They tried to flip and bite the other one. After a few minutes of pushing and biting the one managed to flip the other Tortoise. And the victor just went of the road and into the grass and left the other Tortoise on its back.
#SouthAfrica #Kruger
- published: 02 Jan 2021
- views: 987
0:17
This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’s Hingeback tortoise.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:17
- Uploaded Date: 06 Jul 2022
- views: 705
- published: 06 Jul 2022
- views: 705
0:13
Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Speke's hinge back)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:13
- Uploaded Date: 06 Feb 2019
- views: 93
🐢🐢🐢
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https://wn.com/Tortoise_Eats_Pineapple_(Featuring_Cindy_The_Speke's_Hinge_Back)
🐢🐢🐢
- published: 06 Feb 2019
- views: 93
1:25
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:25
- Uploaded Date: 18 Apr 2017
- views: 380
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game Reserve , Arathusa Game Lodge , Cheetah Plains Lodge and Chitwa Chitw...
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game Reserve , Arathusa Game Lodge , Cheetah Plains Lodge and Chitwa Chitwa Lodge
https://wn.com/April_18,_2017_Speke_Hinged_Back_Tortoise_With_Byron
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game Reserve , Arathusa Game Lodge , Cheetah Plains Lodge and Chitwa Chitwa Lodge
- published: 18 Apr 2017
- views: 380
1:53
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:53
- Uploaded Date: 18 Jan 2017
- views: 261
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
https://wn.com/Jan_18,_2017_Speke_Hinge_Back_Tortoise_Moving_Like_A_Racehorse_With_James_Hendry
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
- published: 18 Jan 2017
- views: 261
8:20
How to set up Spekki Hingeback tortoises in an outdoor enclosure
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:20
- Uploaded Date: 19 Jun 2019
- views: 2012
This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixture
This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixture
https://wn.com/How_To_Set_Up_Spekki_Hingeback_Tortoises_In_An_Outdoor_Enclosure
This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixture
- published: 19 Jun 2019
- views: 2012
12:09
Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!
The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have ne...
published: 03 Dec 2021
Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!
Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!
- Report rights infringement
- published: 03 Dec 2021
- views: 35742
The hinge back tortoise is like a box turtle in reverse and it's a species that we have never really focused on until today! Learn all about them with Ty Park at Iguanaland!
Subscribe to kamp kenan: https://goo.gl/BecCMM Visit Fluker Farms for deals on reptile food & gear: https://flukerfarms.com
Shoutout and THANK YOU to John Phillips, Richard Hocking, Samantha Harris, the Ellis Family, Vincent Robinson, Billy Casto, Sara & Seth Channing, Justin Hooke, Anthony Mesa, Jeff Mace, Cindy & Leland Campbell, Paul Tucker, Adam Doyle, Adam Lochstampfor, Michael J. Pessalano, Teresa Middleton, Penney Lovins, Jeff Bonkowske, Melissa Trader, Joey Stephens, Shauna Sturgess, Olly Bradley-White, Bo Nielsen, Teresa Middleton, Atypical Girl, Valmiki Maharaj, Tom Murphy, Sharon Lansdowne, Tommy Poulson, Keith Cunningham, Karen Haubbert, Jarrad Weinhold & Barbara Jones for supporting our Live Show. You guys are the best!
Follow Kamp Kenan:
Website: http://kampkenan.com
Patreon: https://goo.gl/yjBxkD
Join our KK Army channel: https://goo.gl/te3QAW
Check out our KK Playlists:
Latest Uploads: https://goo.gl/kqZn5v
Best Of Kamp Kenan Videos: https://goo.gl/3dsnF7
Ultimate Reptile How To & Care Tutorial Playlist!: https://goo.gl/KAyCyD
Kamp Kenan is the place for serious reptile lovers! We have tons of expert info on pet lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoise, sulcata tortoise, hingeback tortoise, red foot tortoise, crocodiles, alligators and all sorts misunderstood creatures. We also love to learn from other animal experts who are happy to share knowledge about pets. We love reptiles & science and we know you do too. Animal conservation in the modern world matters, we're out there living it and doing it every day in Florida. This vlog is real life, Kenan Harkin's stories are real, and our sole purpose is education in action so that you can learn something new every day and one day perhaps get involved yourself.
Let's create a new generation of educated reptile keepers & animal enthusiasts by spreading the love!
17:37
Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclosure Setup!
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video!
Thank you...
published: 17 Nov 2023
Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclosure Setup!
Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclosure Setup!
- Report rights infringement
- published: 17 Nov 2023
- views: 390
If you want to see what a Speke's Hingeback really looks like, watch this video!
Thank you SO MUCH for joining me on this adventure as I care for my wonderful group of tortoises and Turtles. You might like these other popular videos:
What it takes to breed tortoises: https://youtu.be/A69FbRn1l9A?si=dUCWrLr1BMpZP9ZH
Guide to Western Hingeback Tortoises: https://youtu.be/JjCVGaKQHws?si=I3wRZVBhu09m4_iu
How to feed your tortoise: https://youtu.be/_lNTpH4TDHE?si=5NQhP63_qRrZv4DI
I also do a live show every Thursday night at 8 p.m. eastern. Watch it live, or catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7hXSh5112MsIEsAGuIPb6zr_AqOBxO4
3:57
Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hingeback!
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and lo...
published: 14 May 2022
Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hingeback!
Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hingeback!
- Report rights infringement
- published: 14 May 2022
- views: 869
So many people have bought a Speke’s Hingebakc tortoise from online reptile dealers and local pet stores. Unfortunately, these animals are being misidentified by reptile exporters and importers. I’m here to set the record straight!
2:37
OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south...
published: 14 Apr 2017
OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS
OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS
- Report rights infringement
- published: 14 Apr 2017
- views: 3679
Talking about the Speke's hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii a indigenous tortoise to south africa .
1:14
Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edition
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020
We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we ...
published: 02 Jan 2021
Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edition
Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edition
- Report rights infringement
- published: 02 Jan 2021
- views: 987
Kruger National Park 29/12/2020
We were on the S119 on our way to Gardenia hide when we saw these two Hinged Backed Tortoises going at it. They tried to flip and bite the other one. After a few minutes of pushing and biting the one managed to flip the other Tortoise. And the victor just went of the road and into the grass and left the other Tortoise on its back.
#SouthAfrica #Kruger
0:17
This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’s Hingeback tortoise.
published: 06 Jul 2022
This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’s Hingeback tortoise.
This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’s Hingeback tortoise.
- Report rights infringement
- published: 06 Jul 2022
- views: 705
0:13
Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Speke's hinge back)
🐢🐢🐢
published: 06 Feb 2019
Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Speke's hinge back)
Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Speke's hinge back)
- Report rights infringement
- published: 06 Feb 2019
- views: 93
🐢🐢🐢
1:25
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game...
published: 18 Apr 2017
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
- Report rights infringement
- published: 18 Apr 2017
- views: 380
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with Byron
Courtesy of WildEarthTV, Djuma Game Reserve , Arathusa Game Lodge , Cheetah Plains Lodge and Chitwa Chitwa Lodge
1:53
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
published: 18 Jan 2017
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
- Report rights infringement
- published: 18 Jan 2017
- views: 261
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving like a racehorse with James Hendry
8:20
How to set up Spekki Hingeback tortoises in an outdoor enclosure
This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixt...
published: 19 Jun 2019
How to set up Spekki Hingeback tortoises in an outdoor enclosure
How to set up Spekki Hingeback tortoises in an outdoor enclosure
- Report rights infringement
- published: 19 Jun 2019
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This group is doing great in their new enclosure! Loving the rock caves and sand/dirt mixture
Speke's hinge-back tortoise
The Speke's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys spekii), is a species of turtle in the Testudinidae family. It is found in Africa.
Description
This tortoise has an elongated carapace, up to 20 cm in length, which is distinctly flattened (allowing it to seek refuge in rock crevices and under logs). Its carapace has a weak, disrupted medial keel, and posterior marginals that are neither strongly serrated nor reverted. This species has a well-developed hinge at the rear end of the upper part of its shell, permitting the protection of its rear legs after they have been retracted. The male has a notably longer tail than the female of this species, and the tails end in a spine. Females possess a flat plastron, yet males have a more concave one.
Range and habitat
The Speke's hinge-back tortoise is found in East Africa from Kenya south to Swaziland, next to Mozambique and Zululand. Its range extends westwards as far as the coast of Angola.
It inhabits savannahs and dry bush with rocky areas. It tends to inhabit more wooded areas during the dry season, and to move out into the savannahs when the summer rains come.
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Speke's_hinge-back_tortoise
Hinge Back Tortoises are Amazing!...
Unboxing a REAL Speke’s Hingeback Tortoise & Enclo...
Why Your Speke’s Hingeback is Actually a Bell’s Hi...
OMNIVOROUS HINGEBACK TORTOISE | FACTS...
Battle at Kruger - Speke's Hinge-Back Tortoise Edi...
This is a Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise. Not a Speke’...
Tortoise eats pineapple (featuring Cindy - the Spe...
April 18, 2017- Speke Hinged Back Tortoise with By...
Jan 18, 2017- Speke Hinge Back Tortoise moving lik...
