Which tortoise is best?

[tortellinithetortoise]

Hi everyone,
There are so many great types of tortoises, all of them unique and all of them wonderful. I was wondering if anybody thinks there is a 'best tortoise' just overall. I don't mean to be divisive but I thought it might be interesting to see what people think, just answer as objectively as possible. In the poll I have included most of the major tortoise breeds but you can also reply with any that I left out, or your reason for why you think that tortoise is best.

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

are we taking just about breed?

 

[tortellinithetortoise]

are we taking just about breed?

Yes

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

Yes

I’ll love to have a Redfoot Tortoise

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

i think Radiated tortoises are most beautiful and id go with sulcatas for personality

 

[MichaelL]

Western Hermanns really seem amazing but I haven't had one and I can't betray my Russians ?

 

[Srmcclure]

I love my leopard, hes so cute and always looks so serious, but my redfoot is braver and more personable. So far atleast. The leopard is still young so maybe he'll come out of his shell haha

 

[Butterfly]

I think you are doing me a grave injustice by making me choose just one.? Anyway, I choose all of them.

 

[Tom]

There are no tortoise breeds. Only individual species and subspecies.

 

[Tom]

There can't be a "best" species. Everyone's needs, wants, and accommodations are different. The best tortoise for a 10 acre ranch in the southwest will not be the best tortoise for a small NY apartment.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

There can't be a "best" species. Everyone's needs, wants, and accommodations are different. The best tortoise for a 10 acre ranch in the southwest will not be the best tortoise for a small NY apartment.

Tom, its ok to not be so serious all the time and have a lil fun ? you must have a fav

 

[ZEROPILOT]

In a tropical environment....
REDFOOT is the best!

Elsewhere they'd be a real PIA to take care of.

In fact, I'm so lazy that if I wasn't living in south Florida, I probably wouldn't be keeping tortoises.

 

[Ink]

I love my Loepard, eastern hermann and western Hermann! MY tortoises are the BEST. ?

 

[Tom]

Tom, its ok to not be so serious all the time and have a lil fun ? you must have a fav

No way man. This is all serious business. No fun here.

 

[Tortoise Buddy3826]

All depends i think Russians are the most common but if you like the look i love the look of cherry heads

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Tidgy.

 

[SPILL]

Every species is cool in their own way so I can't say a best. Unique setups, does well in groups, manageable size, mid-range price, and ease of care makes Pancakes my most underrated.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Maybe the better question would be:
What's the best tortoises for my situation?

 

[Tacos-Life]

id prefer a red-footed* but sulcatas are just my thing

* they stay small Sulcatas get huge and live for over a century so be prepared to keep a sulcata in your will

 

[SPILL]

Maybe the better question would be:
What's the best tortoises for my situation?

True. My first tortoises were a sulcata and a leopard. Small to medium work better for me.