'Stay-At-Home' Tortoise's Luxurious Life Is Seriously Goals

If you have a chill pet, you know it doesn't take much to keep them content. Different from our beloved hyper pets — like this fluffy ragdoll kitten who gets the cutest zoomies before bed — a slow and steady life works just fine. And who better to enjoy a slow and steady life than a tortoise? Only this "stay-at-home" tortoise, featured in a viral TikTok, gets to live slowly and luxuriously, at the same time.

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So what's a day in the life of a luxurious stay-at-home tortoise like? Well, in the late hours of the morning, you can peek through the windows of your fancy outdoor mini-house and be greeted by your mom, aka "butler," with an edible flower. Then, you'll get your morning bath and snack on the grass before resting under a tiny bridge that's just your size. That is, if you're Fig the tortoise, who lives in a manicured backyard uniquely designed just for him.

"The stay-at-home tortoise routine is the dream," said one intrigued viewer. Others mused that Fig lives better than many humans. As for his "long day's work," Fig epically calls it a night at around six every evening, which commenters were envious of: "6 pm bedtime... SIGN ME UP!"

One of Fig's new admirers shared that his video inspired them to become a tortoise parent for the first time ever, and many others may felt the same. So what does it take to care for this less-common type of pet? Let's dig into some fun facts about tortoises, and how to keep these cuties as happy as Fig!

Tortoises are shelled land reptiles that can get up to 919 pounds. However, the ones most often kept as pets, like the popular Greek Sulcata, Russian, or Hermann's tortoises, are much smaller at around 150 pounds full-grown. Experts recommend mimicking a tortoise's natural habitat as much as possible, and that varies depending on the type of tortoise. With the right controlled environment, though, pet tortoises can live either inside or outside. But remember: they need about 10 to 12 hours of sunlight a day no matter what.

These lovable slowpokes also need regular baths and humid spaces to prevent dehydration. They're vegetarian, so grass, leafy plants like spinach and turnips, and even flowers (like Fig's morning snack!) are a great place to start. Remember: having a tortoise is a life-long commitment. These reptiles are known for living over 60 years, and even up to 100. Who knows, maybe your tortoise will follow in the (slow and steady) footsteps of absolute legend: Jonathan the Tortoise, who's currently breaking living land animal records at 194 years old!