Just wondering why people get tortoises to begin with, whether they like how they look, they want a pet who will live as long as they will, etc. I chose mine because I wanted a pet I could grow old with, as funny as it might sound. There is a part of me, however, that is regretting buying him as I thought he would be more active and that I would be able to have him sit in my lap while I watch tv. I know, he is not a dog...