My vote is for Indotestudo elongata (Elongated Tortoise).

I simply LOVE Elongated! They stay 'small', and are generally shy animals. Some people like 'interactive' torts... well, I like Elongata because they are secretive and seeing them out and about is always a treat. I think they are just not appreciated enough! Honestly, if I could house all that I produce I probably would (my wife would shoot me though).

So, I like Elongata more than the rest of the 'tropical' species. I also have Burmese Black and Brown. They are neat, but almost a little too 'needy' and that sometimes wears on me. Yeah, it's a STRANGE thing to say, but they do seem like lost dogs. Elongata just do their thing and I like 'em a whole lot. Also, adult size is generally not too large. Kind of like an over inflated football.

Matt

>>To those who have kept various tortoise species, which do you prefer and why? We will be getting a pair or trio as long-term family pets. Unfortunately I think the adult size of sulcatas is a little too much. Anything from M. emys on down is under consideration. Thanks!
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>>Paul



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• What are your favorite species for warm humid climates? - pagroff, Sat Jul 23 12:25:45 2005
• RE: What are your favorite species for warm humid climates? - VICtort, Sat Jul 23 13:54:31 2005
• RE: What are your favorite species for warm humid climates? - smeese, Sat Jul 23 17:02:04 2005
• Elongata! - Matt J, Sun Jul 24 17:36:44 2005
• RE: Elongata! Any for sale? - shane mader, Tue Jul 26 17:54:13 2005
• Hey now... - Matt J, Wed Jul 27 15:43:10 2005
• Thanks for replies so far! - pagroff, Mon Jul 25 09:30:34 2005