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I want to get a tort but don't knowwhich will be the best for the amount of space i have. can you please tell me the seizes or different torts andhow much room i nee for them?

The tortoises from the genus Testudo, also referred to as Mediterranean tortoises, are generally small enough to be kept in an enclosure with about 8 sq ft. If you go smaller than that, it helps to be creative by designing tunnels and other interesting features to explore.

Exceptions would be Egyptian tortoises, which are small (4-5" and could be kept with less floor space. They are fairly expensive and more delicate, probably not a good starter tortoise.

Another exception would be the marginated tortoise, which can get over a foot long.

Hermann's and Russian tortoises generally stay in the 6-8" range and are not too difficult to keep. I like to keep my Russians in an outdoor pen (64 sq ft) during spring to autumn and then hibernate them in my basement over the winter.

Here's a link for russians www.russiantortoise.net

As with any animal, it doesn't pay to skimp on enclosure size. These are animals that are used to roaming in the wild, not sitting in an area the size of a Rubbermaid tub their whole lives.