Az tortoise compound said:Dean,
I am about to take back all the nice things I have said about you in the past I don't watch the NBA since PHX got robbed in San Antonio a few years ago. I do know I hate Kobe though.......
onarock said:I guess this thread must pertain only to the lower 48? In that case, I would say So.Cal.
onarock said:I guess this thread must pertain only to the lower 48? In that case, I would say So.Cal.
PeanutbuttER said:onarock said:I guess this thread must pertain only to the lower 48? In that case, I would say So.Cal.
See, I actually don't think of Hawaii as being that great. Don't get me wrong, hawaii is a fantastic place, but as far as tortoise keeping there are definite disadvantages to living on an island. 1) I've read people on this forum talking about how they can't ship tortoises to hawaii very easily, so it seems like you're limited by how available tortoises are to you. 2) I also know that things in general are more expensive there because of transportation which would add extra cost to tortoise supplies. 3) If you breed, it would be more difficult to ship from hawaii to the continental US than it would be to ship within the 48 (generally, obviously if you're shipping to CA from HI that might be cheaper than from ME). However, the climate is unbeatable and there are also wild growing foods that beat out the weeds in my yard anyday.
I like the idea of somewhere in the texas to florida coastal stretch personally. Consistently warm temps, high humidity, etc. If you could find an area with cheap land and low cost of living you'd be able to live comfortably and so would the torts.
Worst place IMO, maine. Cold, damp, muddy, buggy, maine. (my wife happens to be a mainer and these are her complaints, not mine. Personally I think Maine is beautiful).
DeanS said:Ha! After everything I'm hearing (and to a lesser extent, seeing), it sounds like Phoenix, Arizona is the mecca for tort-keeping in the US!
I would imagine Montana, the Dakotas or the New England area would rank among the worst!
Balboa said:To really sink the deal for Seattle as worst.... we don't even have an NBA team anymore.
Angi said:So if Phoenix is a great place for nice smooth tortoises does that contradict the humidity theory?
emysemys said:Of course, it depends upon what kind of tortoise, but my first choice would be southern California.
Angi said:So if Phoenix is a great place for nice smooth tortoises does that contradict the humidity theory?