new tortoise owner debating on a breed?

[lauren43201]

Hey guys! This will be my first time owning a turtle or tortoise of any kind and i need some suggestions! I've been doing alot of research and need a little bit more help. So i have made a tortoise table measuring 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and about 11 inches in depth. In my research i came down to two different types or tortoises and im stumped on which one would be better for my situation! Out of a Hermann Tortoise or a Russian Tortoise which one would be better for my enclosure size and my beginner experience? Im very fond of both, but i just dont know! haha, also please if you could post pictures of your tortoise table to give me an idea on how to set the whole thing up. Thanks a ton!

 

[Jacqui]

I voted Hermanns, as they (to me) are just a much prettier animal.

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I almost forgot, welcome!!

 

[dmarcus]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

I voted Hermanns only because I have to experience with Russians...

 

[lauren43201]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! is my tortoise table too small for a hermann or will it be alright?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[lauren43201]

Welcome!

Thanks a ton!

 

[dmarcus]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! is my tortoise table too small for a hermann or will it be alright?

I think it would be fine but having a bigger outside enclosure is always a good idea..

 

[lauren43201]

Yes, in the summer im going to have one for him but where i live it's not hott often enough to have a permanant one.

 

[lauren43201]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! is my tortoise table too small for a hermann or will it be alright?

I think it would be fine but having a bigger outside enclosure is always a good idea..

Yes, im going to give him an outside enclosure in the summer, but where i live it's not hott that often.

 

[Tom]

Both are great species. Both will benefit from a larger enclosure when they are full size. Both should have a large outdoor pen for whenever the weather permits. And both are available from breeders, so you can avoid the problems associated with a wild caught one.

 

[lauren43201]

Both are great species. Both will benefit from a larger enclosure when they are full size. Both should have a large outdoor pen for whenever the weather permits. And both are available from breeders, so you can avoid the problems associated with a wild caught one.

Thanks! So far im leaning more for a Hermann. Im not gonna lie, the more i read about them on here, the more anxious i get!

 

[Madkins007]

Lauren- just FYI- until you have some history, your posts are moderated and are not shown until approved. This helps keeps bots and trolls away, and is explained in the Introductions section.

 

[cherylim]

Welcome, Lauren!

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

Welcome!

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Hermann's get my vote, as well, but either are a good choice for noobies.

 

[lauren43201]

Lauren- just FYI- until you have some history, your posts are moderated and are not shown until approved. This helps keeps bots and trolls away, and is explained in the Introductions section.

OHH. hahaha, now i feel stupid. i was wondering why my posts weren't going through! thanks a bunch!

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Greek spur-theighed all the way don't get to big and are just amazing tortoises!! My input lol and there cute! You seen and pics??

oooh, i haven't yet heard that breed, i'll have to check them out! Thank you !