Chandler925
New Member
Hi everyone! I’m trying to soak up as much information as I can before taking the plunge to my new lifelong (hopefully!) friend. One area I’m having trouble finding info on is the personality comparisons between the small to medium sized tortoise breeds! I understand each tortoise is different but for a breed “standard” as a whole, I am so lost on which to pick!
I’m hoping to find a tortoise who (most importantly) isn’t shy, doesn’t mind being handled often and gently petted (I have an 8 year old who I know will love having a buddy to chill with), and has personality! I’ve prepared to pay whatever I need so, with everything else aside, which tortoises are the most “social”? I’m debating between captive bred only Russian Tortoises, Cherry heads, pancake torts, and Indian stars (or any other “star” breeds)- but that’s only due to my measly online research. I’ll take all suggestions. Anyone have any advice? Which breeds most often come “running up” to you like I’ve read on occasion? Thanks for your help!!
I’m hoping to find a tortoise who (most importantly) isn’t shy, doesn’t mind being handled often and gently petted (I have an 8 year old who I know will love having a buddy to chill with), and has personality! I’ve prepared to pay whatever I need so, with everything else aside, which tortoises are the most “social”? I’m debating between captive bred only Russian Tortoises, Cherry heads, pancake torts, and Indian stars (or any other “star” breeds)- but that’s only due to my measly online research. I’ll take all suggestions. Anyone have any advice? Which breeds most often come “running up” to you like I’ve read on occasion? Thanks for your help!!