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Looking To Get My First Tortoise. Please Help Me Choose Wisely

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I'm interested in taking the plunge into keeping my first tortoise. I already have an enclosure that's 3'x6' and it has a second story that's 2'x6'.

That being said I'm interested in a smaller size tortoise that can live in that size enclosure it's whole life. I've been researching Russians, Greeks and Hermanns. I'm sort of leaning more towards a Russian because they seem to stay the smallest in size. Any input that you can provide on any of the mentioned tortoises or enclosure would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
 
Russians you certaintly cant go wrong with, they have great personalities and warm up to the keeper very fast. If i had to pick another tortoise over the Russian i would go with a Hermanns. Even WC adult russians do spectacular in captivity, though certainly try your best in finding a CBB.
 
All those tortoises are great starter tortoises. I would also suggest Pancake Tortoises as they stay small as well. I currently own Hermans and they are full of personality and spunk! They do stay small and love interaction...mine likes to be scratched and rubs up against me. Another great tortoise is Red Footed Tortoise they get slightly larger 10" about but have a great personality as well and will often come out of hidding when called. Good luck in your search!
 
hadenglock said:
Russians you certaintly cant go wrong with, they have great personalities and warm up to the keeper very fast. If i had to pick another tortoise over the Russian i would go with a Hermanns. Even WC adult russians do spectacular in captivity, though certainly try your best in finding a CBB.
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Thanks! I'm not familiar with the acronyms WC and CBB? Sorry, I'm a total noob to tortoises.
 
JSmithReptiles said:
All those tortoises are great starter tortoises. I would also suggest Pancake Tortoises as they stay small as well. I currently own Hermans and they are full of personality and spunk! They do stay small and love interaction...mine likes to be scratched and rubs up against me. Another great tortoise is Red Footed Tortoise they get slightly larger 10" about but have a great personality as well and will often come out of hidding when called. Good luck in your search!
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Thank you as well. I'll look into the pancake tortoise. Im shying away from red foots due to the fact they seem a little more advance and require more special care.
 
Can anyone point me in the direction of a reputable breeder or is anyone selling any baby Hermanns or Russians?
 
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