Anyone keep a tortoise?

CHILLI RED

New Member
I was wondering if anyone on the forum has a tortoise. My wife and kids want one so bad. I'd like to hear from others experience with them.
 

joshhoward

New Member
i keep a sulcata tortoise..he's about 9" right now. eatign machine. they're fairly easy to take care of too
 

frozen-fire

New Member
i've got a leopard tortoise... and before that i had a redfoot.

it depends on the size you want.
there are smaller species and larger ones.

tropical species like red foots need high humidity and a moist veggie/fruit diet with a moderate protein intake.
desert/dry habitat species like leopards and sulcatas don't like excessive humidity and prefer more of a grassy diet with low protein intake.

consider what you're goign to house it in before jumping in on it.
 
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