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tortoisesarecute

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I'm getting a tortoise for my birthday in 1 weeks time I have done lots of research but in wondering if there is anything else I need to know before getting one?
 

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tortoisesarecute said:
I'm getting a tortoise for my birthday in 1 weeks time I have done lots of research but in wondering if there is anything else I need to know before getting one?

Try to get the enclosure done before the tortoise gets there. That is way less stressful for the tort.

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Thankyou that was very helpful also do you know what age you fan tell the sex or the tortoise?
 

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tortoisesarecute said:
Thankyou that was very helpful also do you know what age you fan tell the sex or the tortoise?

At the age of 3-4 I believe, but I am not sure. It depends on the size/weight of the tort as well.

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Ok thanks one last thing do you have a heat mat because I am going to get one but was wondering if it was essential
 

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I do not have one as my tortoise lives outside 24/7. Furthermore I heard that it is not good for tortoises. Heat needs to come from above, not below.

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Before we can give you much more info than you have already received, we'll need to know what species of tortoise you are getting.
 

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It's a horsefield


When I went to the pet shop they said I needed one but I have a friend with a tortoise who dosent
 
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