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- Jul 22, 2013
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Im interested in purchasing a tortoise as a pet, although the main issue that seems o be affront is financial issues and the fact that I live in New England. I would need a tortoise that doesn't cost an extreme amount to purchase and give shelter but I would also need a breed that would be able to withstand New England weather. Now fare in mind I'm interested in a semi large to large tortoise that will live at least a decent life span, I can house indoors, but obviously would love to have him be outside quite alot, although with the weather that can be an issue, I have an old dog cage still up that is about 40x40 feet with a small dog house in the center and is surrounded by a chain fence, but I was unsure if this would be suitable or if there is a way I could make use of this and possibly refurbish it to be habitable, the two breeds I was looking at we're Sulcata and Red Foot, but was unsure about their survivabolity and financial costs, those were some ideas I stumbled upon while looking for larger tortoises with a lifespan behind them but am open to reccomendations Thank you in advance for any help.