12-11-2007, 11:53 PM
12-12-2007, 01:27 PM
I am not sure a captive breed would be called hardier. They can be recieved smaller and hopefully not have the parasites or RI that a wild caught might have. I personally think it is much better to get a CB as it keeps people from taking them from the wild. But I think Torts are naturally a hardy species if kept under the correct conditions while in captivity.