Hermann or cherry foot tortoise

[wingshya]

Hi guys,

I am staying in a place with constant high temp 27-34 degree Celsius and around 80% humidity. Thinking of having a tort indoor in my small apartment. Will like to know which is more suitable?

Thanks

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

If it's 27-34C and 80% RH all year round, sounds like a cherry head would be an great choice.

 

[Gillian M]

Hi @wingshya and a very warm welcome to the forum.

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread and the different care sheets, where you'll find a lot of useful information.

And do not forget to post pics of your future tort and his/her enclosure.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
Even a smaller tortoise will need a large enclosure, at least 4' by 8' for these species, unless it is a very young hatchling which will quickly need an upgrade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[naturalman91]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
Even a smaller tortoise will need a large enclosure, at least 4' by 8' for these species, unless it is a very young hatchling which will quickly need an upgrade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
Even a smaller tortoise will need a large enclosure, at least 4' by 8' for these species, unless it is a very young hatchling which will quickly need an upgrade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

A 4x8 isn't a good idea for hatchlings or even smaller torts that are still growing a baby cherry head or red foot hardly ever moves they hide constantly and a enclosure that big you'd constantly be having to dig them up and find them I'm not saying a small enclosure I'm just saying a 4x8 really isn't necessary until they're a few years age

Also to the op go with a cherry head I can't speak for hermanns but reds are really little balls of personality once they grow up and understand nothing is gonna eat them

 

[wingshya]

Ic, how about Indian star tortoise or red head tortoise? Which one is more suitable given the high temp , humidity and space constraints indoor environment?