what tortoise to get

[kalboako]

Hello everyone.. I have a little clue regarding tortoise.. Im planning to get one but i am confused which tort to have.. Im looking for a tort that has full grown size about 7 to 10 inches.. Sulcata tor is cute but based on my research it can grow up to 30inches and its too big for me to have, Currently im living in a condo with garden space.. Hope you can help me.. Small tort that looks like sulcata if possible..

 

[Yvonne G]

A Hermanni would probably fit the bill. A very personable tortoise and awfully pretty.

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

welcome to the forum! tortoises need large amounts of space an adult russian tortoises which is 5 inches needs a 4ft by8ft enclosure! russsian, greeks, hermann tortoises are small species. a sulcata can get 8 inches in the first year of life and need giant enclosures!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

+1 on the space needed. This might not be the perfect pet to consider.

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome.

How much space do you have for an indoor enclosure?

 

[leigti]

Where do you live? what type of space do you have for an outdoor enclosure also? Well the tortoise be able to be outside for part of the year?

 

[kalboako]

I live in a condominium..im planning to get tort table first.. Currently building my house but will give it as a gift to my in-laws.. Space is my main concern.. So do.u guys think i should just get hermanni? How about red foot tort?

Thanks for helping me and for your reply

 

[yillt]

I live in a condominium..im planning to get tort table first.. Currently building my house but will give it as a gift to my in-laws.. Space is my main concern.. So do.u guys think i should just get hermanni? How about red foot tort?

Thanks for helping me and for your reply

Maybe a turtle would be better. I don't know though. I don't know to much about the other species of tort except from mine, marginated. They are clever, funny, out going and they aren't little escape artists.

 

[WithLisa]

Hi kalboako,
where or in what type of climate do you live? If it's warm enough to let the tortoise outside the whole year (you can let them brumate if it's cold in winter), you don't need an indoor enclosure, that would be best for them.
Adult red foots are quite big, but hermannis are very cute!

 

[TurtleBug]

Im looking for a tort that has full grown size about 7 to 10 inches.. Sulcata tor is cute but based on my research it can grow up to 30inches and its too big for me to have, Currently im living in a condo with garden space.. Hope you can help me.. Small tort that looks like sulcata if possible..

Patternless, or lightly patterned, Golden Greek tortoises have a similar look and coloring to sulcatas. Goldens can be quite outgoing and active, especially if captive bred. They are awesome little tortoises.

 

[leigti]

I live in a condominium..im planning to get tort table first.. Currently building my house but will give it as a gift to my in-laws.. Space is my main concern.. So do.u guys think i should just get hermanni? How about red foot tort?

Thanks for helping me and for your reply

Are you giving the tortoise as a gift?

 

[kalboako]

Hello guy do you know where i can buy tortoise here in the philippines? my petshop supplier cant find me one any breeder her?

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Maybe a turtle would be better. I don't know though. I don't know to much about the other species of tort except from mine, marginated. They are clever, funny, out going and they aren't little escape artists.

I actually agree.
A smaller species turtle, like a painted turtle, would need 'less' space in the long run, but are just as bold and fun

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Hello guy do you know where i can buy tortoise here in the philippines? my petshop supplier cant find me one any breeder her?

There are plenty of breeders here-
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/breeders-list.64666/
-but you'd have to check to see if they'd be able to reach you in the Phillipines.
What are looking to get?

 

[kalboako]

Thank you for

There are plenty of breeders here-
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/breeders-list.64666/
-but you'd have to check to see if they'd be able to reach you in the Phillipines.
What are looking to get?

looking for a tortoise.. Ill take your advice taking herman tort or any small tort i hope u guys can help me get one... Im from philippines so the climate is warm ....yes i can leave my future tort outdoor

 

[kalboako]

Hello guys!!! Ive found one breeder in philippines.. Will post it once i got it