I will do more research on the two during my lunch break tomorrow :).
Space is not a problem since the room I'm getting is 12' x 13-14' and will be housing three hamsters, a RES, and future tortoise.
I understand. Next month my brother moves out, which means I get his whole room to myself plus mine. I wanted to have a tortoise in there and then to have a place in my fenced in backyard when the temperatures are right.
I'll keep looking around the forum for more information. :).
I haven't done much looking yet, but I've heard a ton about Russians and I like them a lot.
The only experience I have with any turtles in general is my RES hatchling.
Tortoises are completely new to me.
Hey, my name is Shay and I live in Northern GA.
I've always wanted a tortoise, and decided to sign up to this site for advice and information before I actually get one
:)