Our Giant Tortoises in the Seychelles.

Seychelles Giant Tortoises located at Chalets d' Anse Forbans.

As many of you know we have our extended family with our Seychelles Giant Tortoises on our property close to the Chalets. We find our Giant Tortoises are enjoyed by our guests.

Seychelles Giant tortoises

But we do find that a lot of our guests do not realise how sensitive these amazing animals are and today we would like to share with you abit more information on the Aldabara Giant Tortoises of the Seychelles.

The best diet for a tortoise includes a variety of leaves, grasses, vegetables, and fruit. Grass and leaves are especially important because they put fiber in their diet and cleanses their intestines. Small amounts of fruit are beneficial. But soft fruit is best served on a clean surface so it doesn't get covered by sand and mud which can clog the gut of our tortoise and make them ill.

Tip: Avoid feeding our tortoises rice, bread, meat, fish or milk products. They are not capable of digesting such food.

Tortoises love to bath in pools of water or wallow in the soft beach sand. But it is important for them to have dry areas to roam in otherwise they can suffer skin and shell rot, digestive problems and body deformities. They also require a fresh supply of water for drinking and room to exercise their muscles.



Tortoises of the Seychelles

Please note: Tortoises do not like people sitting on them, standing on them, or riding them. Never scrape or scratch the sensitive skin between the scales that cover the shell, as this is very painful for the tortoise.

We hope you will enjoy our amazing Giant Tortoises at Chalets Anse Forbans.

Chalets d Anse Forbans located on Mahe Island Seychelles offers Affordable Accommodation on the beach of Anse Forbans. All the beach bungalows are mere steps away from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Book you Seychelles Vacation Package with Chalets Anse Forbans.