Decisions decisions...

[Elohi]

Hey all,
I've had my heart set on a Sulcata and have been planning out my indoor enclosure for optimal growth and health. But there are still so many other tortoises I really adore and am interested in.
If I were to change my mind and wait on a Sulcata, but still wanted to get an equally beautiful and amazing but smaller tortoise, what tortoise would you all recommend?
I have a big house with plenty of room for building tort tables and enclosures, as well as pretty good sized yard. Thanks y'all [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]


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[Tom]

South African Leopard tortoise. Amazing personalities! They get somewhat large, but not nearly as large as a sulcata, and they tend to be a lot less destructive than a sulcata. No digging for example.

If you want something smaller, I love the russians and hermanns. Pancakes are cool too. If money isn't an issue, radiata are gorgeous.

 

[wellington]

Ditto with Tom. Except either one of the variety of leopard. The southern ones to get bigger.

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Oh, and the leopards require the same care as a sulcata. The best care for them is listed below in both mine and Toms post. They are actually Toms threads for raising smooth, healthy Sullies and leopards.

 

[diamondbp]

I third that notion. South African Leopards are simply hard to beat

 

[Elohi]

I have been reading up on leopards because they are so incredibly beautiful. Where would I find one?


Elohi(Earth)[TURTLE]

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Thank y'all so much for you input and suggestions. Greatly appreciated.


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[Irish]

I vote Greek.