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    Alternative to heat lamp

    Hi everybody, So, I’ve about decided to get a new tortoise. I’ll be keeping it on the inside, at least for a good while, so I’m assuming it will be a baby/smallish tortoise. My wife and I both work a ways from our home, and having a heated lamp kinda makes me fearful that my house could burn...
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    Well, I guess I probably just need to consider keeping a tortoise on the inside during the cool months. I have a spare bedroom that is pretty open. As far as the red foot tortoise, what would be a decent sized enclosure to keep them in during cooler weather? I mean, I know bigger is probably...
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    Haha, that's a good point. I just want to make sure that if I choose to get one, I'm not getting the most challenging one off the start. I know there is probably lots to learn and I probably will make mistakes, but I'd like to have a less temperamental/more forgiving one for a first one.
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    I just looked at the red footed ones. They look really neat. Do they make good beginner pets?
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    I was planning on keeping him inside for a good while. Just wasn't sure how practical it was to keep a tortoise/turtle inside if they got 25+ pounds, haha. I just think it would be really neat to see a fairly decent sized one roam around and graze outside my window, but I'd like them to be...
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    Hey Ink, I was actually looking at the Leopard before I posted question on the forum. I'm glad to hear they are personable. Do you have much problem out of yours trying to escape?
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    Which tortoises species to consider?

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum and I figured this would be a great outlet to help me do some research into getting a tortoise. I've always loved turtles/tortoises and such. I had a turtle I kept for years and years when I was a kid. I've been thinking about getting a tortoise for a while, but...
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