Hi, I'm new here. We don't have our tortoise yet, but we will be getting one within the next few weeks. It is a russian tortoise about 7 months old. My husband and I are very excited for our new addition. We have thought many times over the years about getting a turtle/tortoise of some kind, but things didn't work out as planned. This time it is definate though.
I am looking for good habitat ideas and other on-going support We plan to start out in a rubbermaid type container, and build a tortoise table within the next few months.
We have two young children. We know the risk of Salmonella, and plan to take necessary precautions (i.e., HANDWASHING) to prevent any exposure.
Anyhow, I am very glad to have found this forum.
Jane, Portland Oregon