new tortoise?

[calcifugous-cactus]

hello there




i've been wanting a tort for a while now and my parents said i could get one now

i live in maryland and i wanted a tort that could be kept inside (my yard isn't suitable for torts, my neighbors have dogs)

any suggestions? i wanted something that's sorta smol. i've read around that russian tortoises are best for beginners, but are there any other breeds that are good?
thx

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. Russian, Hermanns and Greeks. However, they still need a minimum of a 4x8 foot enclosure as an adult. If floor space is limited, you can do a two level enclosure to meet the size required.

 

[calcifugous-cactus]

Hello and Welcome. Russian, Hermanns and Greeks. However, they still need a minimum of a 4x8 foot enclosure as an adult. If floor space is limited, you can do a two level enclosure to meet the size required.

alright, thx )

also, should the enclosure be on the ground or floor when their smaller?

if they grow i assume putting the enclosure on the ground would be best since they're sorta heavy?

 

[wellington]

Mine were always on the floor. Just remember it's colder on the floor then up on a table. So in the colder months you may need to adjust the heat or add more.

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to the forum.

Any pics of your tort?

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread as well as the "Enclosures" one. Keep us updated and good luck!