Ok guys Im probably looking for the same advice as many others. I want to get a large tortoise that can eventually roam my yard but need help deciding on what kind.
First I live in northern California, Lodi to be exact. It gets hot here but also cold at night. I've have lots of turtles n the past but mostly aquatic. I did have a box turtle (pokey) when I was a teen but it died. It actually got electrocuted when our house was struck by lightning. Was horrible.
I have been looking and really like the socatas and the leopards. Other than the size is their any major differences between the two. I don't mean color I mean huge differences in habitat or care?
I plan to buil an enclosure in my backyard and also a smaller pen in the garage while it's small.
I do have a dog but my dog is afraid of everything. None the less I will keep them separate. No small kids.
I'm Excited about having a life long friend but I want to get that right kind so that is best for tortoise.
Any suggestions or advice?
Nick
First I live in northern California, Lodi to be exact. It gets hot here but also cold at night. I've have lots of turtles n the past but mostly aquatic. I did have a box turtle (pokey) when I was a teen but it died. It actually got electrocuted when our house was struck by lightning. Was horrible.
I have been looking and really like the socatas and the leopards. Other than the size is their any major differences between the two. I don't mean color I mean huge differences in habitat or care?
I plan to buil an enclosure in my backyard and also a smaller pen in the garage while it's small.
I do have a dog but my dog is afraid of everything. None the less I will keep them separate. No small kids.
I'm Excited about having a life long friend but I want to get that right kind so that is best for tortoise.
Any suggestions or advice?
Nick