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02-06-2012, 01:44 AM
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Choosing a tortoise
Im interested in bringing a tortoise into my home maybe in the next 6 months.
This gives me plenty of time to research and choose the right tort for me.
What I want out of a tortoise is one that is a manageble max size for me to handle which would be 30-40 lbs or less. I need to be able to handle the tort by myself for cleaning, moving, feeding etc.
Also I would like a tortoise to have a personality. One that isnt timid when i let him out for exercise. I want him to recognize me and like to be handled.
So far Ive come across Hermann's to be quite suitable in what I want out of a tortoise.
If anyone has any other species that you could suggest to me I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!
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02-06-2012, 09:20 AM
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The three I would pick from are Hermann's, Greeks, and Russians. I've not had a Greek, but I have had the others and prefer the personality of the Hermann's. Ours is definitely friendly and inquisitive. I also keep Egyptians, which are tiny, but they're not a beginner species, and they're quite rare and expensive.
Noelle
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02-06-2012, 10:58 AM
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Great! thanks for the input!
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02-09-2012, 12:31 PM
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I'd go for the Russians or Greeks as these are easy.Russians can be kept outside year around.Greeks have to stay indoors. Russian in front Greek in rear.
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02-10-2012, 12:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rcarichter
The three I would pick from are Hermann's, Greeks, and Russians. I've not had a Greek, but I have had the others and prefer the personality of the Hermann's. Ours is definitely friendly and inquisitive. I also keep Egyptians, which are tiny, but they're not a beginner species, and they're quite rare and expensive.
Noelle
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Agreed.
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