Cherry Head Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) Aquarium Temperature Control or aspen to allow for

or aspen to allow for limited burrowing

Enclosure: Provide an enclosure at least 4 feet × 2 feet × 2 feet for adults

narrower heads

and parts of southern Europe

The whip component of their name comes from their first pair of legs

Cherry Head Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) Aquarium Temperature Control or aspen to allow forCherry Head Tortoise Scientific Name: Chelonoidis carbonariusCommon Name: Cherry Head Tortoise, Cherry Head Red footed Tortoise Species Overview Size: Males typically reach 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), while females grow larger at 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 cm). Appearance: The Cherry Head Tortoise is a vibrant regional form of the Red footed Tortoise, known for its bright red or orange head and limb scales. The carapace is dark brown to nearly black