Should I adopt multiple turtles or tortoises?

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I'm trying to prepare my mindset for the future encounters I may face, so should I adopt all of the tortoises and turtles my people in my life cannot take care of? Like having no resources, no time, stuff like that
 

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I'm trying to prepare my mindset for the future encounters I may face, so should I adopt all of the tortoises and turtles my people in my life cannot take care of? Like having no resources, no time, stuff like that
Each will need its own enclosure.
Each species will need different care.
You'll need a lot of space.
It's not advisable for most people. Myself included. And ive been doing this for over 30 years.
Start small. Don't jump in over your head. See what works.
 
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I agree with Zeropilot. You just got your first turtle. Take the time to learn the proper care of that one first.
Each species needs its own large outdoor enclosure with heated night boxes or sheds for winter months. If you bring them in the house for winter, they would all need a very large room sized enclosure depending on the species.
You can not keep two of the same species together. Never mix species.
If you are living with parents or in a rental then you really shouldn't even consider something like that until you have your own house with lots of property and the money to do it.
 

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