should parents allow kids and teens to get tortoises?

[alex999]

I am 14 and have a (rescued) Russian tortoise. I got him just about a week ago, but did extensive research before hand. He has enough space, enough variety of food, and I am currently treating him for MBD, and he's improved so much health wise over this last week! We also have a plan that once I move out he will live with my aunt until I am able to bring him back into my home. So in my opinion if the teen/child and their family do extensive research and have a plan for when that child moves out and is establishing their adult life, then I would think it's okay.

 

[Blackdog1714]

I am 14 and have a (rescued) Russian tortoise. I got him just about a week ago, but did extensive research before hand. He has enough space, enough variety of food, and I am currently treating him for MBD, and he's improved so much health wise over this last week! We also have a plan that once I move out he will live with my aunt until I am able to bring him back into my home. So in my opinion if the teen/child and their family do extensive research and have a plan for when that child moves out and is establishing their adult life, then I would think it's okay.

Well you are a true exception and not just for kids but adults too! Just read all the !!!!Help!!!! Tbreads. Well done indeed

 

[SasquatchTortoise]

Perhaps the question is not for someone having a tortoise, but perhaps the humanity of the human

 

[Braeden p]

i think they should not unless they do lots of research and are willing to give up space my Russians pen is only 3 feet square and i am not able to build it bigger my parents wont let me and they wont let me give betty to a better home

 

[Crush da Baum]

Agreed, I have changed my mind on the subject and I believe the parents should be willing and knowledgeable to care for it.

 

[SasquatchTortoise]

i think they should not unless they do lots of research and are willing to give up space my Russians pen is only 3 feet square and i am not able to build it bigger my parents wont let me and they wont let me give betty to a better home

not your fault, perhaps their fault. No offense, but I wasn't sure after reading Eyes not Normal, but now I see they are less responsible

 

[Braeden p]

not your fault, perhaps their fault. No offense, but I wasn't sure after reading Eyes not Normal, but now I see they are less responsible

they just dont understand that it needs to be bigger but they just dont understand and think that it is way to big

 

[Blackdog1714]

They see that tort in that tiny petshop tank and think no biggie! ?