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    "best" first tortoise?

    Thanks I have heard good things about russian tortoises it is just the space requirements that have been an issue.
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    "best" first tortoise?

    I appreciate all the feed back unfortunately my son has has allergies that limit the furry pet options and my has phobias that limit the feathered and scaled pet options. I will definitely have my son be involved in feeding, soaking and cage cleaning but i am realistic enough to know my...
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    "best" first tortoise?

    Ok thanks is a two level enclosure viable? Height is less of an issue than length.
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    "best" first tortoise?

    Thanks I am trying to avoid repeating the common mistakes others have made so i can make new interesting and unique owns. One of of the biggest barriers so far seems to be space so I hope someone has suggestions as to a species that would be happy in a 2 1/2 by 5 foot area.
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    "best" first tortoise?

    I appreciate all the feed back. Space is definitely an issue the area I was planning on using is 30 by 60 inches so i was looking for a small species and the since the average temperature in the home is around 68' F in the winter a tortoise table would not be suitable. I was expecting to...
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    "best" first tortoise?

    Dad I want a pet. Definitely the scariest words in the English language. So my questions for the esteemed members of this forum: What breed of small tortoise would make the best pet for a 9 y/o boy? Considering both personality and ease of care is there any breed that would be a good...
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