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Neal, it looks like you live in AZ. Do you have any turtle breeders that you suggest locally?

Tom, looks awesome. What about rain? Wouldn't it flood?

Yvonne, I always try to do my due diligence ahead of time so it helps saves me headaches in the long run. Is there a general guideline about space required for tortoises?

I have been looking at care sheets but most seem to cater to very young torts. Are there things specific to an adult that I do or don't need to do on the care sheets. As for an outdoor shelter, to keep warm during the occasional colder winter days in AZ. Would I be ok to use a dog igloo with...

Makes sense gus, thanks for your advice.

Gus, is there an advantage to raising a young tortoise vs. starting with juvenile or adult?

What can you tell me about Leopards? Are all tortoises relatively similar when it comes to shyness or comfort around people?

Here are the specifics of my situation: Live in Phoenix I have constructed a block wall outdoor living space that is 20 inches high 14 feet long and 10 feet wide. Half of the area is shaded almost the entire day under a large tree, the other half will get good sunlight the better part of the...