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Need advice (I hate to ask this question

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Posted by: Wade at Sat Feb 23 21:34:50 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Wade ]  
   

I have kept snakes for 30 years. Lots of snakes. Never a tortoise. I've lurked the snake forums so I've seen this question many times.



I'm think of getting a couple of tortoises. I've been looking at Redfoot and Hermans, mainly because of their size and their hardyness.



I'm looking for a tort that can be outside all summer (we get up to 110* in So. Utah) I don't know what is involved and required for hibernation. In fact I know very little.



Any suggestions on the species type?



I need a good book or other source of information. Ideas?



Thanks for any help you can give me. I may become a regular here.
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Wade's Weptiles & Wodents

   

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