Hello Tortoise Forum!!!

[Biffard]

Hi everyone,

I found this site while I was researching pet turtles/tortoises. I consider myself a somewhat experienced herp keeper. Growing up I had 2 pet turtles among many, many other reptiles.

However, I'm looking to get into the tortoise world as a hobby and I am hoping to gain a lot of knowledge from your experience and expertise.

I look forward to participating in this community!

 

[Jacqui]

Howdy! So have you narrowed it down as to which tortoise(s) your thinking of getting into?

 

[kathyth]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Happy Tortoise]

Hello! Glad to have you here!

 

[Biffard]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

My research has led me to focus on Russian Tortoises based on the climate of their origin in comparison to the climate were I live (Utah). Does anyone know of or keep other tortoises that would do well in a climate like Utah? I would do an outdoor habitat for the summer months and indoors for the winter.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome

 

[mainey34]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Utah Lynn]

Welcome, Biffard. I'm near Ogden and have chosen Russians. They do very well.