So my kids would really love to have a tortoise around (so would I but it is easier to sell the wife on it if I throw the kids in the conversation) I have a couple questions I would appreciate some help with.
I am thinking a leopard or Russian tortoise
1.) I have a large fanced off area outside about 14'x14' that used to be a garden, I would plant some grass in it maybe dig a small pond for water and provide a shelter. Does this seem ok?
2.) I live in Northern Illinois so we only have about 5 months out of the year that he could be outside, what do you need for a toroise inside for the winter months especially when they are older and large/heavy creatures?
I can keep reading about them all day long but I would really like to hear from people that own them.
Thanks for any help
Corey