Dave S.
New Member
Hi All.
New to TortoiseForum.org and wanted to contact you all about buying/adopting a tortoise from any reputable breeders and perhaps some friendly advice. Tried emailing John Coakley([email protected]) but it bounced back saying he didn't exist.
I have occasionally babysat(tortoise-sat) a friend’s Russian tortoise when they leave on vacation and feel I’m ready to get my own to care for and make part of the family.
I live in a house in Huntington Beach, CA with a decent-sized backyard.
Just have an Indoor cat and our only son just moved away to college.
We’re empty-nesters and I’m looking for a new buddy to hang with in the backyard.
Was looking into 8-10 inch in size Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise or something close to that species, Russian and/or Greek Tortoises... Basically a tortoise that won't grow as large as a Desert Sulcata.
I don't want a baby and would prefer to raise it outdoors, and let her roam free in my backyard hence the bigger size. Again, I live in Huntington Beach, Ca and have a mid-sized backyard with tons of fresh lawn.
Basically I’m looking for a hearty, good-sized tortoise that can roam free in my backyard and not have to be left indoors(or outdoors) in a container/cage.
Thanks for your time and any advice/suggestions on the perfect tortoise would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
-Dave S.
New to TortoiseForum.org and wanted to contact you all about buying/adopting a tortoise from any reputable breeders and perhaps some friendly advice. Tried emailing John Coakley([email protected]) but it bounced back saying he didn't exist.
I have occasionally babysat(tortoise-sat) a friend’s Russian tortoise when they leave on vacation and feel I’m ready to get my own to care for and make part of the family.
I live in a house in Huntington Beach, CA with a decent-sized backyard.
Just have an Indoor cat and our only son just moved away to college.
We’re empty-nesters and I’m looking for a new buddy to hang with in the backyard.
Was looking into 8-10 inch in size Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise or something close to that species, Russian and/or Greek Tortoises... Basically a tortoise that won't grow as large as a Desert Sulcata.
I don't want a baby and would prefer to raise it outdoors, and let her roam free in my backyard hence the bigger size. Again, I live in Huntington Beach, Ca and have a mid-sized backyard with tons of fresh lawn.
Basically I’m looking for a hearty, good-sized tortoise that can roam free in my backyard and not have to be left indoors(or outdoors) in a container/cage.
Thanks for your time and any advice/suggestions on the perfect tortoise would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
-Dave S.
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