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Sri Lankan Star Tortoise for Sale – Ultra-Rare Beauty from the Tropics

If you’re on the hunt for something rare, exotic, and drop-dead gorgeous, the Sri Lankan Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is exactly what you want in your collection or breeding project. Known for their ultra-defined, high-contrast star patterns, these tortoises are the Rolls Royce of the “star” species.

Here at Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we are proud to offer captive-bred Sri Lankan Star Tortoises for sale, raised with elite husbandry, flawless diets, and clean genetic lines. These aren’t your average stars — these are show-quality, legally sourced, and health-certified tortoises bred with love and passion.

🐢 Why the Sri Lankan Star Tortoise is So Coveted

Unlike the more commonly seen Indian Star Tortoise, the Sri Lankan variant boasts:

• Bolder, thicker black outlines on the yellow star pattern

• More elongated carapace with rich texture

• Higher dome structure, especially prominent in adults

• Smoother growth, less prone to pyramiding

• Calmer temperament, especially as adults

They’re extremely rare in the reptile market, and because of their protected status in the wild, captive-bred individuals like these are highly sought after and respected by serious keepers.

📏 Size, Age, and Shell Characteristics

This listing features Sri Lankan Stars with distinct patterns and no signs of deformities or pyramiding — a clear mark of premium husbandry.

🥬 Diet & Nutrition – What Fuels Their Stars

These tortoises are strict herbivores, thriving on a high-fiber, low-protein diet. If you want that perfect shell and long-term health, their menu matters.

Recommended Diet:

• Grasses: Bermuda, orchard, timothy

• Leafy Greens: Endive, escarole, dandelion, spring mix

• Cactus Pads (Opuntia) – excellent calcium boost

• Occasional Flowers: Hibiscus, dandelion, nasturtiums

• Tortoise Safe Hay: Optional but great for fiber

• No Fruits or Sugars: Avoid at all costs to prevent gut issues

• Calcium/D3 Supplement: Lightly dust 2–3x/week

💡 Tip: Misting greens lightly helps boost hydration, especially for younger tortoises.

🏝️ Enclosure & Environmental Requirements

This species is native to the dry forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka, so it prefers warm, moderately dry conditions with occasional humidity spikes.

Indoor Setup:

• Size: 4’x2′ minimum for juveniles

• Temps: 82–88°F ambient, 95–100°F basking

• Humidity: 50–70% with proper ventilation

• Substrate: Coconut coir + cypress mulch mix

• Lighting: 10.0 UVB strip light + ceramic heat emitter

• Night Temps: No lower than 75°F

Outdoor Setup (only in warmer climates):

• Secure, predator-proof pens

• Partial shade with sunny basking zones

• Moist hide available at all times

• Natural grasses and edibles planted in the soil

🌿 Temperament & Behavior – Calm, Observant, Friendly

Sri Lankan Stars are peaceful, slow-moving, and low-drama tortoises. They don’t bulldoze like sulcatas or get nippy like some other species.

Behavioral Traits:

• 🐢 Calm and observant

• 🤝 Easily acclimates to routine

• 🏡 Does well solo or in pairs (females together recommended)

• 🚶 Active during the day, especially mornings and late afternoons

Perfect for beginner keepers and expert collectors alike — especially if you’re looking for a display-worthy species that thrives in well-kept enclosures.

🧬 Health Guarantee, Shipping & Support

Every Sri Lankan Star Tortoise we sell comes with:

• ✅ 100% Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Full health inspection and weight check

• ✅ Clean shell, clear eyes, no parasites

• ✅ Overnight Shipping with weather monitoring

• 📦 Professionally packed with insulation + heat or cold packs

• 🧠 Lifetime access to our expert support team

We’re not just selling you a tortoise — we’re handing you a living treasure, and we’re with you every step of the way to keep it thriving.

👑 Why Buy From Kingsman Exotic Reptiles?

You’re not buying from a chain store or a faceless exporter — you’re buying from keepers who live and breathe exotics. Our Sri Lankan Stars are bred ethically, raised with love, and backed by years of husbandry experience.

• 💎 True captive-bred stars — no imports

• 🔍 Screened for genetics, health, and shell quality

• 🛡️ Trusted by collectors & breeders worldwide

• 💬 Fast response time, real customer care

⚠️ Limited Availability – Reserve Yours Today

Sri Lankan Star Tortoises are extremely limited due to legal protections and low reproductive output. If you see one available — move fast. They disappear quick and can take years to find again.

👉 Order Your Sri Lankan Star Tortoise Now — Only a few left in stock!