Some start with one and go to extremes. Others are content with one, two, or just a nice small group. Then there are financially motivated breeders that are creative and mass produce for the global markets. I have been interested in tortoises since I was about 5 years old. I/We consider our program a hobby with extreme passion. I prefer things this way. We are interactive with our tortoises a large part of the day and are so blessed with the means to keep such a wonderful species.