i'm laura and i have no tortoises yet, though i'd love some! i've joined to do as much research and ask as many questions as possible! i don't like to take an animal on unless i know atleast the basics. i have several animals at the minute, most are rescues.

i have 6 hamsters, 6 gerbils, 4 (soon to be 6) mice, 2 chinchillas, 2 millipedes, 9 snails, peruvian stick insects and 10 indian stick insects :-)

ewwww millipedes give me the creepys

Welcome

to tell you the truth i got them to get over my fear of creepy crawlies and i have to admit i really like them! obviously my phobia was based on fear of the unknown hehe

I would like to see some pics of some of your critters. What type of tort are you thinking about?

Welcome laura, lots of helpful folk here.

*waves back* Hi and welcome! Trying to get over a fear is why I keep at least one snake around. Always had loved looking at them, but handling them? Yuck! Now at least I can handle my own snakes. Not sure I could do insects, but did enjoy my spider.

i have seen some hermanns in a local shop and i think they are cute but i hate the idea of buying from a pet shop so i'm hoping to find some rescues instead. any ideas where to look?

I always check craigslist or kijiji to see what I can find.

Laura, try your local tort & turt chapter Club if you have one. Where are you located?

Welcome! You are at the right place for tort information