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Some tortoise help please
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
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Re: Some tortoise help please
I keep my sulcata in a 8'x4' enclosure in the winter months.
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Originally Posted by likebull1
I keep my sulcata in a 8'x4' enclosure in the winter months.
Could you post some pictures of it if you get a chance please?
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Im new to torts as well, but i thought i would share with you anyway. Not sure if you have looked into red foots but, mine is awesome! Tons of personality
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=93866
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Actually showing your picture to the kids is what started this whole thing:
I am between redfoots, Hermans and Russian; Hermans sound really easy to care for outdoors.
I need to do some more research on the redfoots but I love their look.
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Re: Some tortoise help please
I would go with Redfoots...especially if it is for your kids.
Nothing like bright red spots on a tortoise to impress the kids! LOL
I really like our redfoot, they have tons of personalitly. As far as outdoors. I would maybe consider some heat inside the hide.
I use the small dogloo houses and just put a CHE inside.
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Thanks Pat, I am going to go do some research on them tonight.
Who are reputable tortoise breeders?
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Re: Some tortoise help please
http://www.bluebeastreptile.com/
They produce some amazing Cherry Head Redfoots
http://www.albinonile.com/
Ben Siegel also has some good lookers, but I am not sure if he Imports or CB's
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Thanks again, would be nice to have a tortoise roaming the yard.
Now for a big sign that says "Beware of Tortoise"
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Re: Some tortoise help please
Russians are very hardy and like to cruise around and arent so shy like other torts. They dont get so big either, easy to make inside digs.
Here is a pic of mine cruising around
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