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Uwik

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Hello all,

I'm from Surabaya, Indonesia. I'm a tortoise lover, mostly due to their docile nature, although strangely enough, currently, I own more turtles than tortoises.

I'm considerably a newbie compared to the majority of the members here in terms of knowledge and know-hows, although I have been caring for them for slightly over 10 years.

Quick question for the seniors here: I would like to commit to a large tortoise soon. It's a toss between a Sulcata or an Aldabra. I have an ample outdoor space, natural grass substrate, natural temperature is 29- 35 Celsius, and the natural humidity is about ~60% during the day and ~75% at night. Could I possibly get a recommendation as to which one to purchase as my first 'giant'? Size is relatively important for me, the bigger, the better :p, but on the flip side, Sulcatas look fierce with their tan color.
 

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Welcome to the Forum, Uwik!

I think a sulcata would be a good "first tortoise" for you.
 

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Hello and welcome.

Aldabras get bigger. Sulcatas tend to have more outgoing personalities. Sulcatas sometimes dig burrows, Aldabras don't. Both eat a lot. Both will trample your grass.

Good luck choosing. :)
 

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Hello and Welcome:) Be sure to let us know what you decide and then of course pictures when you get one. Do you plan on getting an adult or a hatchling? If you decide on a sulcata hatchling, check out Toms great threads below in my post on raising a healthy, smooth sully.
 

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I would say sulcata, they're more common which means their care supplies will be easier to find
 

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Welcome come to tfo! Happy to have you here.
 
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