Forages during morning and late afternoon. Similar to that of Geochelone radiata. Courtship and mating occurs October to February, peaking in November and December. Begins with sniffing, although trailing and circling may be initiated by the male without initial sniffing. Males may or may not bite head and forelimbs of female.
Vocalizations consist of a series of single, unbroken calls.
Dig flask-shaped nests in moist soil. Nesting occurs typically in the late morning. Test holes maybe constructed for a few days before the final site is chosen. Rear feet are used to position the eggs within the nest cavity. One female observed to seem to keep the eggs as far from each other as possible within the cavity.