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[mickeys_rose]

Hi everyone.
My name is Becky and I live on the Texas Gulf Coast along the Louisiana border. I am looking into getting a tortoise for the first time. I have been reading about them for a while and would love to get one. I thought that my 1st tortoise should be a Russian as it seems to be the best suited to the space that I can give and their ability to adapt to different climates. I am really wanting input from other that are current owners of these wonderful animals. It would be great to learn all that I can from others that have tortoise and what I might be getting myself into.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[dmmj]

Welcome
I love russians, and I think that they are a great first tortoise.

 

[dmarcus]

Hello Becky and welcome to the forum...

 

[Momof4]

Welcome!

 

[pdrobber]

welcome

 

[Utah Lynn]

Welcome Becky. Good choice. Russians are pretty neat.

 

[pam]

Welcome I am partial to Russians

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Becky:

Welcome to the Tortoise forum!

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome!!!

 

[Zamric]

Welcome to the Forum!

Russians are good if you like indoor pets... if you have a yard that is fenced and like the bigger torts, I would suggest a Sulcata or a Leopard if you have a smaller yard. Make sure you know the care for the tort you choose! In some case (like the Sulcata) you could be looking at a life time of care and even onto your next generation (Sullys can live 100+yrs).

 

[Jacob]

Welcome.

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. Red foot tortoises are perfectly suited for your area. I think a sulcata would do well too if you are looking for an outdoor destructive giant.

 

[Zamric]

Hello and welcome. Red foot tortoises are perfectly suited for your area. I think a sulcata would do well too if you are looking for an outdoor destructive giant.

some of us prefer special needs Torts... they keep us on our toes!

 

[Laurie]

Welcome!

 

[jackrat]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Sasukex]

Welcome to forum