Hello from an American living in the Philippines.

[JustRacey]

I have been living in the Philippines for the past 5 1/2 years and would like to get a small to moderate sized tortoise that would do well in the Philippines climate. Where I am at it ranges in day time temp from 87- 98 degrees and lowest it goes is 75 at night. We have two distinct seasons wet June thru Jan-Feb and dry Feb to June. I would appreciate species recommendations and if anyone knows of breeders or legal sources of tortoises here in the Philippines, I would greatly appreciate it. When/if I do leave the Philippines I need documentation in proper order to be able to take the tort back with me to the USA, also another reason for not getting a tortoise that gets huge as airfare would be prohibitively expensive to take a 300 pound plus animal on a plane. I do have turtle and other reptile experience ( iguana, Jacksons chameleon, boa, gecko, skink, horned "toad" plus vet med school, but this will be my first tortoise).

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
I guess you have to see what's available where you are and then look under the relevant species in our species specific section here and see what most matches your requirements.

 

[JustRacey]

As far as I can tell there is zero in Negros Oriental. All tortoise trade is up by Manila.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello
Welcome to the TFO from Phx. AZ.

 

[JustRacey]

Thank you!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!