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I'm considering getting a russian tortoise for a pet.....here is my situation:
1) live in a condo and can't have "traditional pets" (e.g. dogs/cats).
2) would like to have a pet for my son (even though I will be fully responsible 100% of the time)...6 years old
3) want a tortoise that will not get large
4) I have never had a tortoise as a pet (dogs, cats, fish, etc....never a tortoise)
from what I have read......a russian tortoise is not difficult to raise and manage......and I like that they appear to be a herbivore. I have read many articles about enclosures (I'll likely go the plastic 50 gallon route). I like that my son can "play" with him outside of the enclosure.....or just let him walk around.
thoughts for a newbie? how do you "clean up" after a tortoise (yes - I said I was a newbie!).......what do I need to know? Any advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated because I have yet to make a purchase and want to "Get this right".
1) live in a condo and can't have "traditional pets" (e.g. dogs/cats).
2) would like to have a pet for my son (even though I will be fully responsible 100% of the time)...6 years old
3) want a tortoise that will not get large
4) I have never had a tortoise as a pet (dogs, cats, fish, etc....never a tortoise)
from what I have read......a russian tortoise is not difficult to raise and manage......and I like that they appear to be a herbivore. I have read many articles about enclosures (I'll likely go the plastic 50 gallon route). I like that my son can "play" with him outside of the enclosure.....or just let him walk around.
thoughts for a newbie? how do you "clean up" after a tortoise (yes - I said I was a newbie!).......what do I need to know? Any advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated because I have yet to make a purchase and want to "Get this right".