This species is also known as Forest hinge-back tortoise. Easily distinguished from box turtles by the presence of a single hinge on its telson instead of two. The Home's hinge-back tortoise occurs in central Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannahs. These are shy terrestrial tortoises that should be provided with a hiding box. The ideal substrate should be thick layer of reptile soil and/or prepared bark chips, but can also be kept on reptile terrarium liner for ease of care. These tortoises require a high humidity environment, they require frequent spraying, as well as a shallow bathing pool for drinking and soaking. Day temperatures should be between 80-95 F, while night temperature should range between 68-72 F. These are truly omnivorous tortoises, their diet consist of fruits, vegetables, insects, slugs and snails.