New member looking for a special tortoise ♥️

[Ella’s Gigi]

I’m looking for any advice or information on which tortoise to get. I’m interested in Egyptians, Western Hermann’s, Golden Greek and Russian.

I prefer a guy who will stay small and has some personality. I live in Colorado Springs so I will be doing an indoor and outdoor home for the little guy. I plan on only having one tortoise so if some are better without friends that would be helpful to know also.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

 

[rnchick74]

Welcome! Be sure to look around, as there is a ton of info!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

Living in Colorado, it might be good to get a species that hibernates. Russian comes to mind.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. A nice small tort is a Russian.

 

[Big Charlie]

Welcome! All tortoises are better without friends! They do better kept singly.

 

[Ella’s Gigi]

I’m going to have to research Russians a bit more. They seem like a better choice.

Thank you

 

[Tom]

Of the ones you listed, I find the russians to be the most outgoing and personable. Plus they are adaptable and can handle a wide range of climates.

Only buy a CAPTIVE BRED russian. You will have a much better experience this way. I'm not opposed to taking limited numbers from the wild, as long as we aren't harming the wild population, but a captive bred one will make a much better pet for several reasons.

Here is some care info to get you started:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Well I think we all started out wanting only one tort . Now 18 years later I have 18 Leopards , 9 Russians, 5 Greeks , 3 Herman’s, 3 marginals, 3 AZ Desert torts , 3 Egyptian, 2 pancakes , 5 box turtles ! They are like Lays chips you cannt be happy with just one ! They are so cute ! Good luck with your selection![emoji217]

 

[Bee62]

Well I think we all started out wanting only one tort . Now 18 years later I have 18 Leopards , 9 Russians, 5 Greeks , 3 Herman’s, 3 marginals, 3 AZ Desert torts , 3 Egyptian, 2 pancakes , 5 box turtles ! They are like Lays chips you cannt be happy with just one ! They are so cute ! Good luck with your selection![emoji217]

Total agree with you !

 

[Bee62]

With enough space Hermann tortoises and Egyptians tortoises can be kept in groups of females with one male.

 

[Ella’s Gigi]

That’s what I’m worried about! They are all sooooooo adorable but I’m good with one for now. I’ve found a Russian and an Egyptian available but the more I read about the Western Hermann, the more intrigued Iam with them. I want CB and am now wanting advice on a reputable breeder or website to purchase from.

As always, any advice is appreciated.

 

[daniellenc]

https://www.tortoisesupply.com/TortoisesForSale

@TylerStewart is a member here and owner of tortoise supply where many of us here have gotten ours. He answered a million questions, let’s you choose your tortoise, ships quick plus sells a ton of goodies. Top notch guy with top notch tortoises.

 

[Ella’s Gigi]

I am happy to say that in 2-3 months I will be the happy owner of a Western Hermann’s from Garden State Tortoise♥️♥️