What kind of tortoises should I get? I want one that will stay relatively small, maybe 15in of smaller. Thanks for any help!
What kind of tortoises should i get?
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most species in the genus Testudo stay that size,i recommend you buy a captive bred specimen as they are generally much hardier
I'd suggest before buying a tortoise that you consider what it means to put a pet into your living will. If you are worth your weight as a herp keeper those animals will outlive you and see your children into their retirement years.
Not saying not to get one, just saying to look at it as the life long commitment that it is.
Not saying not to get one, just saying to look at it as the life long commitment that it is.
not all torts will outlive their owners, unless the owner is already middle aged..lol.
species like sulcatas, aldabras, galaps..etc will outlive you if cared for properly, but most testudo species(russians, greeks, hermanns) generally live 40-50 years in the wild, 20-30 in captivity.
species like sulcatas, aldabras, galaps..etc will outlive you if cared for properly, but most testudo species(russians, greeks, hermanns) generally live 40-50 years in the wild, 20-30 in captivity.
Well right now I'm 15 and my step mom doesn't like snakes or lizards but she likes turtles and tortises soim not to worried about the tortoises outliving me. I like redfoots and also egyptians but egyptains, from what I read, coast around $400 so I think I will probably get a redfoot. But I do plan on getting a sulcata or a aldabra when I have enough room for it and also am able to care for it properly. Thanks for the sugestions
red foots are a good choice, they have different care requirements than most torts but just as easy.
an aldabra would set you back about $2500 for a baby, and they become enormous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PjKAVM1OMk&feature=fvsr
an aldabra would set you back about $2500 for a baby, and they become enormous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PjKAVM1OMk&feature=fvsr
i have a redfoot and they make wonderful pets just keep their enclosure warm and humid and your good to gosilvertip0;4444406; said:Well right now I'm 15 and my step mom doesn't like snakes or lizards but she likes turtles and tortises soim not to worried about the tortoises outliving me. I like redfoots and also egyptians but egyptains, from what I read, coast around $400 so I think I will probably get a redfoot. But I do plan on getting a sulcata or a aldabra when I have enough room for it and also am able to care for it properly. Thanks for the sugestions
I think what you mean is 20-30 wild, 40-50captivity. Quite the commitment, most marriages don't last that long.TheMightyOscar;4444235; said: