Evan Jackson
New Member
So I live in Indiana and I've admired tortoises for years(going so far as to create a unique race in D&D .
Anyways, I'd love to raise one.
I'm heavily considering either a Hermann's or a Greek. (Though Id LOVVVE to raise a cherryhead or redfoot, but I don't believe they'd be an option because of the costs of setup and maintenance, as well as the discomfort they'd experience if said setup were to fail for some reason). I have a small background in construction (I'm currently building a cat enclosure for the local animal shelter for my Eagle Project) and would be building the turtle table from scratch, as well as a outdoor area seperate from my dogs once they grow for in the summer.
But yeah, my main concern is the current climate and how it may affect the tortoise even in its own environment, and if there is anything beyond what the caresheet says that I should be cautious of.
Side notes:
I'm 17
It will more than likely be a few months until I can purchase a tortoise and prepare its accomadations.
The tortoise would most likely be kept upstairs in my bedroom since the dogs are not allowed up there. (They like to hide "presents" up there)
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Anyways, I'd love to raise one.
I'm heavily considering either a Hermann's or a Greek. (Though Id LOVVVE to raise a cherryhead or redfoot, but I don't believe they'd be an option because of the costs of setup and maintenance, as well as the discomfort they'd experience if said setup were to fail for some reason). I have a small background in construction (I'm currently building a cat enclosure for the local animal shelter for my Eagle Project) and would be building the turtle table from scratch, as well as a outdoor area seperate from my dogs once they grow for in the summer.
But yeah, my main concern is the current climate and how it may affect the tortoise even in its own environment, and if there is anything beyond what the caresheet says that I should be cautious of.
Side notes:
I'm 17
It will more than likely be a few months until I can purchase a tortoise and prepare its accomadations.
The tortoise would most likely be kept upstairs in my bedroom since the dogs are not allowed up there. (They like to hide "presents" up there)
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!