Hello!
I'm considering getting a tortoise. Not in the near future/ immediately. I've enough pets and I have three little boys as well (3.5, 22m, 2m). But I'm thinking that a tortoise may be a good "family pet". Long lived, can live solitary happily-no pairs or groups, does not require as much hands on "play" or affection for a busy young family, has vegetarian and primarily veg varieties ( we are vegetarian) and seems overall like a neat, interesting, fairly peaceful, long lived animal. Not to mention there's just that some thing that draws me in. We love visiting the one who lives at our local museum.
I know I said no time soon, but I love doing research and learning everything I can about something before taking it on. So it may be strange for some, but researching for a year or three before making the jump is in my nature!
Due to climate we would have a smaller variety as it would be primarily indoors in a tortoise table (large and custom).
I'm thinking Russian is a good choice for a beginner and where I've been leaning. I also like the look of them and they seem adaptable to a well thought out primarily indoor life. I've never kept reptiles before but I'm keen to learn.
So I'd appreciate thoughts on:
-A good species choice for my situation and why
-How much to save up to afford the correct equipment and set up, one that will hopefully last from hatchling to adult. I do think want tI have to upgrade and buy everything again
-Any other thoughts
-feel free to share pictures of your tort tables and tortoises!
Thank you in advance!
Ps. I have been creeping your forum for weeks looking at the pictures and reading threads before finally deciding to join! Gorgeous torts! Lovely knowledgeable people!
I'm considering getting a tortoise. Not in the near future/ immediately. I've enough pets and I have three little boys as well (3.5, 22m, 2m). But I'm thinking that a tortoise may be a good "family pet". Long lived, can live solitary happily-no pairs or groups, does not require as much hands on "play" or affection for a busy young family, has vegetarian and primarily veg varieties ( we are vegetarian) and seems overall like a neat, interesting, fairly peaceful, long lived animal. Not to mention there's just that some thing that draws me in. We love visiting the one who lives at our local museum.
I know I said no time soon, but I love doing research and learning everything I can about something before taking it on. So it may be strange for some, but researching for a year or three before making the jump is in my nature!
Due to climate we would have a smaller variety as it would be primarily indoors in a tortoise table (large and custom).
I'm thinking Russian is a good choice for a beginner and where I've been leaning. I also like the look of them and they seem adaptable to a well thought out primarily indoor life. I've never kept reptiles before but I'm keen to learn.
So I'd appreciate thoughts on:
-A good species choice for my situation and why
-How much to save up to afford the correct equipment and set up, one that will hopefully last from hatchling to adult. I do think want tI have to upgrade and buy everything again
-Any other thoughts
-feel free to share pictures of your tort tables and tortoises!
Thank you in advance!
Ps. I have been creeping your forum for weeks looking at the pictures and reading threads before finally deciding to join! Gorgeous torts! Lovely knowledgeable people!