I'm going to buy a tortoise, but I have a question for it

[Makootakoo]

I'm going to buy a Russian Tort, and I just want to know if me being in Upstate NY (def not an ideal temperature) if it would be fine to take him out of his exhibit every once in a while, probably just once or twice a day for no longer than an hour, but probably more like 30 mins, outside is optional.

 

[Thomas tortoise]

I'm going to buy a Russian Tort, and I just want to know if me being in Upstate NY (def not an ideal temperature) if it would be fine to take him out of his exhibit every once in a while, probably just once or twice a day for no longer than an hour, but probably more like 30 mins, outside is optional.

Just curious...where are planning on getting a russian tortoise?

 

[Tom]

I'm going to buy a Russian Tort, and I just want to know if me being in Upstate NY (def not an ideal temperature) if it would be fine to take him out of his exhibit every once in a while, probably just once or twice a day for no longer than an hour, but probably more like 30 mins, outside is optional.

In the warmer months, it would be great to house the larger juvenile or adult tortoise outside full time with a temperature controlled shelter for nights and cooler days. Babies should be kept mostly in their indoor enclosures, but they can have an hour or two outside in a safe enclosure too. The tortoise should never be loose on the floor or loose outside. Bad things will surely happen.

Here is the correct care info:

The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...

tortoiseforum.org

Be sure to buy from the right source. Few people start babies correctly and this can have monumental effects on their health later. I highly recommend @Carol S and @biochemnerd808 I know we have a few other people producing some babies here annually too, and most anyone on this forum will have healthy babies to sell you. I would avoid pet stores, and the majority of the online sellers. Do a search here on the forum in the vendor review section before buying from anyone. A few of our members here have a great reputation, but you will also clearly see the online sellers that have not done it well too.

 

[ArmadilloPup]

You can absolutely handle your tortoise, just be mindful of temperature, especially in the summer when the AC is blasting. After a morning soak and before their meal is a good time. They like being on a routine and will associate you quickly with food. Even if you buy an adult, it's a good idea to weigh him weekly to be sure he's not losing weight in his new home.

 

[Makootakoo]

In the warmer months, it would be great to house the larger juvenile or adult tortoise outside full time with a temperature controlled shelter for nights and cooler days. Babies should be kept mostly in their indoor enclosures, but they can have an hour or two outside in a safe enclosure too. The tortoise should never be loose on the floor or loose outside. Bad things will surely happen.

Here is the correct care info:

The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...

tortoiseforum.org

Be sure to buy from the right source. Few people start babies correctly and this can have monumental effects on their health later. I highly recommend @Carol S and @biochemnerd808 I know we have a few other people producing some babies here annually too, and most anyone on this forum will have healthy babies to sell you. I would avoid pet stores, and the majority of the online sellers. Do a search here on the forum in the vendor review section before buying from anyone. A few of our members here have a great reputation, but you will also clearly see the online sellers that have not done it well too.

Thanks so much for the help, Would Tortstork be an okay place to buy my tortoise? From what I've seen it looks pretty good and I'd prefer to buy from an established place than just a random person on here

 

[Makootakoo]

You can absolutely handle your tortoise, just be mindful of temperature, especially in the summer when the AC is blasting. After a morning soak and before their meal is a good time. They like being on a routine and will associate you quickly with food. Even if you buy an adult, it's a good idea to weigh him weekly to be sure he's not losing weight in his new home.

Ok I'll keep that in mind, thanks so much for the help