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I am interested in getting a hatchling tortoise and am trying to find out some info on them. Just one of the question I have is, are there any species of tortoise that don't hibernate that are the smaller types that get around 7-10 inches instead of the huge guys? I've found out some info on basic care of a tortoise but I don't really know how to hibernate a tortoise safely. I would like to be able to have one I could enjoy yearround if possible, they are just so cute

I will be receiving a baby egyptian tortoise within the week. 4-5 inches and do not naturally hibernate. They may be a little pricey but I cant wait for mine. Hope I helped.

I will be receiving a baby egyptian tortoise(Testudo Kleinmanni) within the week. 4-5 inches and do not naturally hibernate. They may be a little pricey but I cant wait for mine. Hope I helped.

where did you find one?

dan wolfe at dwherp. he still has some

where did you find one?

You have quite a few tortoise choices that don't hibernate and max out at 10". Here are a few:

1) Cherryhead Redfoot
2) Star
3) Bell's or Specks Hingeback
4) Egyptian
5) Middle Eastern Greek's (Testudo Graeca Graeca variants)
6) Pancake

Good luck

are cherryhead redfoots smaller than regular redfoots, like a dwarfier variety? because I thought redfoots get around a foot or more. Does the size vary between males vs. females?

If you are getting a tortoise as a hatchling the choices are endless.
I think I can speak freely here in that hibernation is not a requirement for survival or good health. The rational is that hibernation is an adaptation that was required for survival during periods where conditions were not conducive to survival in the wild. This is another 'chicken/egg' story.
The bottom line is that you can keep any tortoise without hibernating it as long as you maintain the proper environment.
It's a little more complex than that but this is good for starters.
As to the types of tortoises you might want to look at, you can consider Redfoots, Greeks, Russians, Hermans and Marginateds. These all run under $200 each for hatchlings. Some of them can be found for under $100 but not normally.

Welcome to the tortoise forum. There's a good mix of people here and only one or two who will jump your case on occasion but even they are timid compared to what you've been exposed to so far.
Ed