I super want a desert tortoise!! I need some really good tips on how to take care of it

lilmegtgood

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Can you have just one tortoise? How much do they cost? Tell me more about what to do when they hibernate. Thanks I appreciate it! I will let you know when I get one!
 

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there no cost involved in adopting one. They are adopted through your state's fish & game. how many can have depends on your States law.
 

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Can you have just one tortoise? How much do they cost? Tell me more about what to do when they hibernate. Thanks I appreciate it! I will let you know when I get one!


Since you are in Colorado, what type/species of "desert tortoise" are you referring to?
 

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A CA desert tortoise must stay in CA. I think that goes for AZ and TX deserts too

Have you considered a Russian, Greek, or Hermann tortoise?

Those guys could work for you in Colorado. Build a nice outdoor garden for yours to use during good weather and build a large indoor enclosure for winter. Eventually you could consider brumation for the winter and claim your house space back ;)
 

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I am also maybe considering getting a pancake tortoise do you think that would be able to live in Colorado? Or should I get a Greek, Herman, or Russian tortoise?
 
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