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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    thank you Carrilac, i do care, and with pets i always jump in with both feet.. checkin the water rigorously first of course ;) I want a hatchling but ill be there every day tending to him/her. taking care of it, on here asking and takin advice. i care. I dont want it purely because a...
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    I do, and i dont take the 'no hatchling' advice to heart or personal, im not dumb, i can see its for the safety of the tort. which is why rather than ignore it, i will take it into consideration and make an educated decision with my heart/desire not involved. -Austin
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    I really want to. Im just now ignoring my desire for a cute hatchling i can raise from baby to adult. and thinking of the well-being of the tort. hmm.. if i do, ill be on here everyday im sure .. but ill give it some more thought first.
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    the thing is.. the breeder friend of mine has gotten a hatchling red foot to give me. and now wants me to have him and had no other home for him, so i wanted to give him a home.. so..... but i do want him to live and thrive.. just thought with support and advice and doin my...
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    tortelini- no tanks or heating pads? meaning use what??? please, advise, thanks Jt- Austin is a great name :)... Egyptian? hmm.. ill look into it. and everyone- yes ive done alot of research, and i plan on doing more.. i will be careful.
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    ok, im sorry if it sounds selfish but i want a cute hatchling. and i want to experience raising it from that baby stage. i do understand that they live long, but that's my preference.. thanks for the info guys. please keep the type suggestions and advice coming. -Austin
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    Thank you Yvonne! i will take him out with me to fields.. and play with him, i love going outdoors, but for living quarters, it will be inside. But yes, he will get lots of sidewalk/grassy hill action on a DAILY basis. Red footed is the one i WANT. so i hope it will be the best choice for a...
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    Best tortoise for a Beginner??

    I did search first, and found some info. But for my sake, Ill ask again.. What is the best tortoise species for a beginner in my situation? I live in California, in an apartment. Good amount of room, indoor and out, never really rains here, or too cold. Apartment mainly sits at 75 degrees but...
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