IndominusTaco
New Member
Hi all! I'm new to this forum. I've spent the last year or so heavily researching Mediterranean tortoises and I've decided I would like one as a lifelong friend by my side. I have never owned any pets before, but I am confident and dead set on a Hermann's Tortoise (preferably Western, but would also buy/adopt an Eastern).
The problem that I'm running into is finding a breeder/rescue somewhat close to me (located in the Chicago suburbs), and I'm not sure how to feel about having a tortoise shipped to me. If anyone could help me with this I'd be more than willing to take any and all advice/help. Although I'm not looking to actually acquire my tort until next spring (he will be my college graduation gift to myself) I am getting ready now and plan to build my own tortoise table next year as well as start growing my own plants/flowers to feed him.
I'm also active in the r/tortoise subreddit but decided that this forum may be a better source of information and networking opportunity. I'm excited to learn more about tortoises and eventually proudly call one my own! Thank you guys!
The problem that I'm running into is finding a breeder/rescue somewhat close to me (located in the Chicago suburbs), and I'm not sure how to feel about having a tortoise shipped to me. If anyone could help me with this I'd be more than willing to take any and all advice/help. Although I'm not looking to actually acquire my tort until next spring (he will be my college graduation gift to myself) I am getting ready now and plan to build my own tortoise table next year as well as start growing my own plants/flowers to feed him.
I'm also active in the r/tortoise subreddit but decided that this forum may be a better source of information and networking opportunity. I'm excited to learn more about tortoises and eventually proudly call one my own! Thank you guys!