Hiya! Newbie here!

[HeyyyyRed]

Hi everyone,

I live in the Orlando, Florida area. I joined to learn and prep to adopt a (large) tortoise. I've always loved them, and now I have a house and property large enough to accommodate one (or more!).

I'm loving how friendly everyone in the community seems to be!

Thanks for having me!
Erin

 

[TechnoCheese]

Welcome to the forum! What species are you looking into?
A tortoise will do great in Florida!

 

[HeyyyyRed]

Welcome to the forum! What species are you looking into?
A tortoise will do great in Florida!

I'm primarily interested in a sulcata or leopard tortoise, but I'm not necessarily set on it. From what I've read, it certainly seems like the Florida climate would be ideal!

 

[TechnoCheese]

I'm primarily interested in a sulcata or leopard tortoise, but I'm not necessarily set on it. From what I've read, it certainly seems like the Florida climate would be ideal!

Alright, both great species! Be sure to give these a read, if you haven’t already
How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0 https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php...ealthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard,-Version-2.0.79895/

For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata... https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[HeyyyyRed]

I did read the first one you suggested, How to Raise a Healthy Sulcata or Leopard, Version 2.0... seems like Beginner Mistakes would be a natural follow-up, lol. Thanks!

 

[LaLaP]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Salcatas are know to be great torts. I have two and love them. Welcome to the forum.

 

[HeyyyyRed]

Salcatas are know to be great torts. I have two and love them. Welcome to the forum.

Happy birthday!!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Salcatas are know to be great torts. I have two and love them. Welcome to the forum.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Ray--Opo]

I have a 1.5 year old sulcata. Great personality.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Thanks everyone

 

[drew54]

The best tortoises to own are all of them. Just adopt one of each and then you won't have to worry about deciding. [emoji4]

 

[galapagosgirl1]

Hi Erin,

I'm pretty new as well. I'm a first time owner of 3 Galapagos tortoises I hatched in June. My only regret is having to work and not seeing them throughout the day. LOL. They can be pretty amusing!

Welcome,
Lee

 

[Maro2Bear]

Welcome to the Forum - you are so lucky to be able to raise your torts in Florida..heat, humidity and lush green grass and tons of weeds. Have fun.

 

[jsheffield]

I have a three month-ish old Redfoot, my first, and I'm loving seeing him grow and change every day.

In 5-10 years, I'd love to be in a warmer climate, where among other things, I'd be able to raise tortoises outdoors year-round.

Welcome!

Jamie

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Welcome from a fellow Floridian.
Three hours south of you. But with Redfoot tortoises.
You'll find this forum very helpful!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Erin

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome!

 

[TammyJ]

Hi and welcome, Erin!

 

[Gillian M]

Hi everyone,

I live in the Orlando, Florida area. I joined to learn and prep to adopt a (large) tortoise. I've always loved them, and now I have a house and property large enough to accommodate one (or more!).

I'm loving how friendly everyone in the community seems to be!

Thanks for having me!
Erin

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

Look forward to seeing pics.