Hello,
I've decided that I would like to get a tortoise. I've had bearded dragons for many years and while they are wonderful I want an animal that has a longer life. Beardies have gotten to crazy with the weak genes and ADV issues. I'm having a hard time deciding what species I should get. I've read a ton of care sheets but I'd like to ask you guy since you've had experience and know how to keep them. I really like the red foots but I'm not sure I'm in the best place to keep them. Otherwise I love them!
I live in southern CA, Los Angeles County. I'm closer to the coast near Long Beach. I have a 3 ft X 5 ft insulated wooden tank to keep a young one in and then I would like to move my tortoise outside when they are old enough. I will get a well started one if I can. My dads pretty handy and can build a good shade and hide box, he built the big tank I have.
I do NOT want a sulcata. They are too big and destructive for my yard. I won't be getting my new friend till next summer if I'm able to finish my senior year at home since it's only internships. Otherwise I will wait until I graduate.
- Thank you for reading!
I've decided that I would like to get a tortoise. I've had bearded dragons for many years and while they are wonderful I want an animal that has a longer life. Beardies have gotten to crazy with the weak genes and ADV issues. I'm having a hard time deciding what species I should get. I've read a ton of care sheets but I'd like to ask you guy since you've had experience and know how to keep them. I really like the red foots but I'm not sure I'm in the best place to keep them. Otherwise I love them!
I live in southern CA, Los Angeles County. I'm closer to the coast near Long Beach. I have a 3 ft X 5 ft insulated wooden tank to keep a young one in and then I would like to move my tortoise outside when they are old enough. I will get a well started one if I can. My dads pretty handy and can build a good shade and hide box, he built the big tank I have.
I do NOT want a sulcata. They are too big and destructive for my yard. I won't be getting my new friend till next summer if I'm able to finish my senior year at home since it's only internships. Otherwise I will wait until I graduate.
- Thank you for reading!