light or dark?

[lisa127]

I actually would prefer a mix of both, but between the two, I like lighter tortoises overall. I think they are less "intimidating" looking to people who don't care for reptiles. Certainly, I don't think so, but I know if my mom ever came to visit she would probably freak over a darker tortoise than a lighter one. Both are beautiful in their own way though.

Your mom freaks over turtles and tortoises? I've had people feel uncomfortable around some of my reptiles before, but it's always been the snakes and lizards. Most people love the chelonians.

I'm another who likes natural colors and not morphs. No matter the type of reptile, I tend to prefer the normals.

 

[Sh3wulf]

My mother-in-law is scared of our tortoise and he's just a little baby. Funny what people can be scared of

 

[reatrocity]

My mom freaks out over any reptile no matter the type. Some people are that way I guess. I hope whenever she comes to visit and she sees my tort she'll feel differently. I doubt she'll even step foot into the room the tort will be in though!

And I agree, I think natural colors are really beautiful.