Hello. I am thinking about getting some kind of tortoise. What is a good starter? I really like the sounds of Sulcatas, but as I live in NH I would imagine the temps aren't agreeable. Thanks, and I appreciate the input.
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Any ideas?
Graniteer
Jun 27, 2007 05:07 PM
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mythreetorts
Jun 27, 2007 07:36 PM
Hello I too live in new england and I have a sulcata a baby leopard, a redfoot and one greek with one more greek coming soon.
unless you are fully prepared and willing to house a sulcata for life. go with a smaller tort that will thrive indoors. it takes a lot of time and money to make a good life for alot of torts in a colder climate. I love all of mine but if you ask my wife I am an obsessed tortoise geek! I get so much enjoyment and relaxation out of them and I enjoy teaching my kids about them.
if I had to only have one it would probably be a sulcata but that doesn't mean it is a good choice for you only you can decide. I would recomend research and more research and more research to find the species that best suits your lifestyle, budget and dedication to the animal.
hope this helps some...
