I have only recently become familiar with tortoises. Honestly I never even realized there was a real difference between turtles and tortoises (embracing to admit). I became an admirer of the tortoise by virtue of my 9 year old daughter. We got her a cherry head red foot for Christmas. Prior to purchasing her red foot I did so much research and spoke to numerous reptile owners before make the decision that a tortoise was a good fit for a 9 year old girl. I think what worried me the most was the life span of a tortoise. She (at 9yrs of age) would be making a commitment to keeping this animal for the rest of her life.
I have changed my opinion now. Next week my husband I will be getting our very own yellow foot to raise for ourselves.
I have changed my opinion now. Next week my husband I will be getting our very own yellow foot to raise for ourselves.