Thank you and I will definitely check out that care sheet you typed up. I'm definitely leaning toward the hermann's solely based on their personality. I have enough space outside to build a pin that is 5 foot wide by 15 ft long and more than enough space to keep them indoors throughout late...
True but Michigan does not for eastern box turtles. They only require that you buy them from an out-of-state breeder and have proof of purchase to be shown at any time. As long as you don't take them from the wild or buy them within the state of Michigan it's completely legal to keep them.
Looking for advice on what species of tortoise or turtle I should get. I live in the southern part of Michigan and would like to keep whatever I get outside for most of the year. I was leaning toward a eastern box turtle because they are indigenous to this area and I would be able to keep them...