I've been doing extensive research on how to successfully "raise" a tortoise up here in the north but I figured I'd like to ask anyone who has torts up here in the north how they care for theirs!
I'm in Chicago. I personally don't think it's difficult. It's more expensive. Electric and food bill in the winter months. However, as long as you have the money and room to build a heated shed for a large tortoise or a big indoor enclosure for a smaller one it can be done, any species.