I’m really happy to find this forum because I believe some ppl find it hard to believe that I have a tortoise that i care about as much as my family. If there was a million dollars in one hand and my tortoise in the other, having to choose one , my tortoise would win hands down! I’m 43 and had him since I was 15. That’s through adolescence, relationship problems, all the good times as well as the bad. This Russian tortoise has major personality. He is a ham and has taught me how to love and the responsibility of caring for others. I just want to thank those whom feel similar and understand that they can be wonderful companions.