hi all! new owner here!

ste18t

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hi all
im going to be getting my first tortoise in the next few weeks! looking forward to it!
so i thought before i do get him id join on here so i could get some more info on things like the basics of food and bedding and lighting for him! im Steven 31yo from Wigan uk! my tortoise will be called clive! (well if he looks like a clive he will be!) ha
ill be getting a horsefield tortise about 18 month to 2 years old. going looking at one on friday in Bolton! so ill let you all know how i go on. if youre a local owner let me know!

see you later!
 

dmmj

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Salutations. Horsefields, are a great tortoise. Why did you choose a russian?
Excelsior!
 

leigti

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Welcome. I have a Russian tortoise, they are great. check out the Russian tortoise section here on the forum, there is a wealth of great information there. when you do get your tortoise don't forget pictures we really like pictures around here.
 

katfinlou

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Hi steven, im a new tortoise owner from the UK, up in Newcastle. My Hermanns tort was a complete surprise, totally unplanned, and I knew nothing at all about them. She's been in my life 3 weeks now and im smitten!! This is a great place find out all you need to know, ive had so much great advice here :)
 

Yvonne G

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Welcome to the Forum, Steven!
 

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Hello and Welcome! ! !
 
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