emerald_8122
New Member
Hi Everyone,
Lately I've been researching like crazy everything I can find on Mediterranean tortoises. I've owned many reptiles, including a Reeves turtle and an Eastern Box turtle, but have no previous experience with tortoises. I am kind of in love with Hermann's but have been trying to look into all the options. So often I read posts about how personable tortoises can be which is one thing that attracts me to them. I'd really like a tortoise that is pretty friendly, happy to eat from my hand, maybe enjoy a head scratch and is comfortable with handling if I need to carry him/her for short periods(ie. to the outdoor enclosure or to the bath). Any advice for breed or age? Is it more likely to have a friendly tortoise if you raise a CB baby? Is it possible or likely for a mature tortoise to develop this kind of comfort level after adoption?
So happy to find all the great info on this forum and looking forward to any advice or experiences you can share!
Lately I've been researching like crazy everything I can find on Mediterranean tortoises. I've owned many reptiles, including a Reeves turtle and an Eastern Box turtle, but have no previous experience with tortoises. I am kind of in love with Hermann's but have been trying to look into all the options. So often I read posts about how personable tortoises can be which is one thing that attracts me to them. I'd really like a tortoise that is pretty friendly, happy to eat from my hand, maybe enjoy a head scratch and is comfortable with handling if I need to carry him/her for short periods(ie. to the outdoor enclosure or to the bath). Any advice for breed or age? Is it more likely to have a friendly tortoise if you raise a CB baby? Is it possible or likely for a mature tortoise to develop this kind of comfort level after adoption?
So happy to find all the great info on this forum and looking forward to any advice or experiences you can share!