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[themrs]

Hello
I am going to a reptile show this weekend as well as next, I plan to get some land turtles any suggestions? Starting out fresh

 

[Jacqui]

RE: new turtle owner

Hi and welcome! I split your post off to make you your own thread, I hope that is okay. Are you meaning turtles or are you meaning tortoises, as some folks call tortoises turtles?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Welcome.

 

[laramie]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

First of all, Welcome to TFO. I vote for Sulcata torts

 

[Redstrike]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Welcome! I'd do some research on each species and find which suits you and your area best. Having said this, I own two Cherryheads in NY...so don't let climate be the determining factor.

Sulcatas and Aldabras get big.
Russians, leopards, redfoots, and greeks remain a bit smaller, but are still sizeable.

A good place to browse tortoise species is here:
http://www.tortoisesupply.com/TortoisesForSale

Tortoise supply is also a reputable breeder and there are numerous reputable breeders here on the forum if you don't find what you're looking for at the reptile show.

 

[dmarcus]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[Yvonne G]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Hi themrs:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know your name and where you are?

It would be a good idea to learn a bit about each type of commonly kept tortoise before you get one and end up with something that doesn't fit your lifestyle.

 

[jackrat]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Welcome to the forum.

 

[blafiriravt]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

hey there, welcome to the forum.

 

[dmmj]

Hello
Which show are you going to?
What type of tortoise interests you?
how much space do you have?

 

[Teagle]

RE: New and wanting turtle suggestions

Welcome

 

[pdrobber]

welcome

 

[AnthonyC]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Yash Raj]

Welcome.