EmCharles
New Member
Hi all!
Me and my partner are looking at getting a tortoise in the next year or so. I've joined this site to learn more about appropriate care and current knowledge of tortoises. I'm an animal scientist, but this is will be my first time caring for any reptile.
I'm very interested in Hermanns, as they are sub tropical, plus a better size for us. We are in the UK, so I feel this is a more appropriate species.
My main questions are;
- Where should I look for supplies?
I want a good sized enclosure.
- What plants do people grow for tortoises in the uk?
-Where can I most ethically/ reliably purchase/ rescue a tortoise here in the UK?
-what do you do with tortoises whilst on holiday?
I'm not in a rush to get a tortoise, I'll be sorting an appropriate supply of food and enclosure first, along with finding a suitable vet ect.
Thank you,
Em
Me and my partner are looking at getting a tortoise in the next year or so. I've joined this site to learn more about appropriate care and current knowledge of tortoises. I'm an animal scientist, but this is will be my first time caring for any reptile.
I'm very interested in Hermanns, as they are sub tropical, plus a better size for us. We are in the UK, so I feel this is a more appropriate species.
My main questions are;
- Where should I look for supplies?
I want a good sized enclosure.
- What plants do people grow for tortoises in the uk?
-Where can I most ethically/ reliably purchase/ rescue a tortoise here in the UK?
-what do you do with tortoises whilst on holiday?
I'm not in a rush to get a tortoise, I'll be sorting an appropriate supply of food and enclosure first, along with finding a suitable vet ect.
Thank you,
Em