Since 1988 the author breeds Geochelone carbonaria annually, producing a total of 84 specimens until 2000. In 1998 and 1999 third generation specimens were born.
Food consists of endive, tomato, banana, supplemented with soaked cat food.
Calcium and vitamin supple ments are always added. Copulations always take place between May and November. Be tween September and April, the females usually produce 4 clutches consisting of 2-5 eggs. Al most all fertile eggs hatch. At this temperature both male and female offspring occurs.