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How much can a male sulcata tortoise weigh, per Illinois veterinarians?

More than 100 pounds.

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  1. About 2 pounds
  2. About 10 pounds
  3. More than 100 pounds ✔

Why: The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine says male sulcatas weigh more than 100 pounds. Owners need enough space for a full-grown tortoise, ideally with indoor and outdoor enclosures.

Huh, didn't know that: The same veterinary source says sulcatas can live as long as 80 years.

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Answer: More than 100 pounds. The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine says male sulcatas weigh more than 100 pounds. Owners need enough space for a full-grown tortoise, ideally with indoor and outdoor enclosures.

  1. The Tortoise and Its Care (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-columns/the-tortoise-and-its-care
    Sulcatas can get up to 30 inches long, and the males weigh more than 100 pounds.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. The Tortoise and Its Care (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-columns/the-tortoise-and-its-care
    sulcatas can live as long as 80 years
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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