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We have been thinking about Red-Footed tortoises primarily or possibly a Herman's We want an animal that is fairly easy to feed and house. I think the winters here may be too extreme for tortoises to hibernate successfully. Also, I'd prefer a species whose reason for being isn't to dig deep...

Our family (mom, dad, 9 yo son and 2 cattle dogs) is researching information on tortoises with the aim of raising one or more as pets. We live in the country and want to build an outdoor enclosure for the warmer months, and an indoor table for the cooler parts of the year. This forum looks...