Beginners Tortoise?
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i have heard box turtles are good starters to, and im not sure about the 2nd question.
in my opinion a hermanns or a russian would be the best tort for a beginner, they all need UVB light it doesnt have to be a flourescent tube but they do need a uvb bulb. this is the best site to learn about torts so ask all the questions you have and you'll get proper care tips and guidelines
I'd go with a redfoot tortoise. there extremely hardy and get very friendly once they know you. they get somewhat big, around 12-14 inches. i have one and hes wicked friendly and good starters
Also, the redfoot gets his vitamin D from his food, lives in a more shady and moist environment, and seems to do better indoors.
Yvonne
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One of the best and easiest tortoise for a beginner is an Aldabra or Sulcata... they are so forgiving and easy to keep...
You' pretty much treat em like puppies...
I know quite a few breeders and sources in the UK also...
You' pretty much treat em like puppies...
tryme said:
I know quite a few breeders and sources in the UK also...
Like EJ said Sulcatas are really forgiving, only thing is you need to be prepared to have a big tortoise, big yard and lots of room.
Russians, Hermanns and Greeks are also pretty easy to care for.
Russians, Hermanns and Greeks are also pretty easy to care for.
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Maggie Cummings
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I'm hoping our friend EJ is pulling your leg...
yes and no... if you ever had either of each... there is no doubt they are easy to keep and very forgiving... except for the space.
yeaaa... it was a joke... to an extent.
yeaaa... it was a joke... to an extent.
maggie3fan said:
I would like to go for a hermanns, horsfield or leopard tortoise. Are all of these good choices for beginners?
A few questions about if i get a tort..
what would be the best way to house it and the min enclosure size, Can they be kept in vivs as long as there is enough ventilation? Do they require UVB. (As my auntie has kept two in her green house for YEARS and i mean years and there are ok, they was also passed down to her so they are about 60+)
Would it also be possible to use a uva/uvb combined BULB rather than a uvb tube and a regular uva bulb (such as an incandecent house bulb).
Could you suggest some uv bulbs I could go for.
A few questions about if i get a tort..
what would be the best way to house it and the min enclosure size, Can they be kept in vivs as long as there is enough ventilation? Do they require UVB. (As my auntie has kept two in her green house for YEARS and i mean years and there are ok, they was also passed down to her so they are about 60+)
Would it also be possible to use a uva/uvb combined BULB rather than a uvb tube and a regular uva bulb (such as an incandecent house bulb).
Could you suggest some uv bulbs I could go for.
I am sure everyone will agree with me when I say, a definite no to a vivarium...a viv is not good for any tort, at anytime, no matter how much ventilation you have in it.
I have a Greek tortoise, she is very easy to care for, and very friendly & adventurous! It's better to have as much space for them than too little.
I'm not too sure with regards to your other questions, I think the I will leave them to the Pro's
But my opinion, they DEF require UVB.
But that's me
Just make sure you do some good research about the tort you want before you purchase it, the more you know, the better
GOOD LUCK
I have a Greek tortoise, she is very easy to care for, and very friendly & adventurous! It's better to have as much space for them than too little.
I'm not too sure with regards to your other questions, I think the I will leave them to the Pro's
But my opinion, they DEF require UVB.But that's me
Just make sure you do some good research about the tort you want before you purchase it, the more you know, the better
GOOD LUCK
You'll find that many keepers maintain tortoises in vivariums very successfully.
I see nothing wrong with the use of vivariums under certain conditions.
I see nothing wrong with the use of vivariums under certain conditions.
Stazz said:I am sure everyone will agree with me when I say, a definite no to a vivarium...a viv is not good for any tort, at anytime, no matter how much ventilation you have in it.
I have a Greek tortoise, she is very easy to care for, and very friendly & adventurous! It's better to have as much space for them than too little.
I'm not too sure with regards to your other questions, I think the I will leave them to the Pro's
But that's me
Just make sure you do some good research about the tort you want before you purchase it, the more you know, the better
GOOD LUCK
Ok oops, there we go....sorry about that.
I've just always been told it's not great.
Anyway, I'll leave it up to the pro's
I've just always been told it's not great.
Anyway, I'll leave it up to the pro's
-EJ said:You'll find that many keepers maintain tortoises in vivariums very successfully.
I see nothing wrong with the use of vivariums under certain conditions.
Stazz said:I am sure everyone will agree with me when I say, a definite no to a vivarium...a viv is not good for any tort, at anytime, no matter how much ventilation you have in it.
I have a Greek tortoise, she is very easy to care for, and very friendly & adventurous! It's better to have as much space for them than too little.
I'm not too sure with regards to your other questions, I think the I will leave them to the Pro's
But that's me
Just make sure you do some good research about the tort you want before you purchase it, the more you know, the better
GOOD LUCK
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