amanda0883
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Hi all, my name is Amanda and I just got a Russian Tortoise on Friday. I live in upstate NY and I got him (not been sexed yet) mainly for my 3 year old son who has allergies from anything with fur. We tried a guinea pig and found out he was allergic to her too. I knew I would have to do something that does not have fur and would be good for my son to handle. A friend of mine had got one and I really wanted to do a bearded dragon or gecko (but the cricket thing and food thing seem to be expensive and much required upkeep) and I talked to her a bit about the tortoise situation and she explained to me how easy they are to take care of. I was really excited to get it for my son not knowing I would easily fall in love. My son decided on the name Frankie so it will be ok if it ends up being male or female lol. I am really scared to do something wrong as our guinea pig died suddenly and I am not exactly sure why (she was always fed and watered and cared for). We do have a cat as well named Dexter and he is about 6. He runs away from my son so I wanted to get my son something that he could call his own and am happy to see they live a long time with proper care. Frankie has really become a member of the family and I am trying to do everything right and research my brains out when he does something new cause I get so nervous lol. I am glad to see there is a forum on stuff that people can ask and get answers for. I found a vet and hoping to make an appointment sometime this week.
One thing I do really want to know is how much exercise they need and if it is normal for them to not each much within the first few days of having them. I am also wondering how to tell if they are getting too stressed when you take them out so you know to put them back?
Thanks!
One thing I do really want to know is how much exercise they need and if it is normal for them to not each much within the first few days of having them. I am also wondering how to tell if they are getting too stressed when you take them out so you know to put them back?
Thanks!