Leslie S
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Hi,
My name is Leslie and I live in NJ. My daughter and I are strongly considering adding a tortoise to our family. We are just beginning to gather information and trying to learn as much about tortoises (which type would be the best for our family) and what type of habitat our small house would be able to accommodate. Our main concern at the moment is identifying the right breed for us. We are looking for a tortoise that will not grow too big, though we understand that the habitat will need to be considerable size in order for him to be happy. We are hoping to find a male, as my daughter has already chosen the name "Clyde" : ) Next step is more research, and finding a breeder (as turtles cannot be sold in NJ, I am assuming we will have to leave the state to purchase a tortoise as well) Any advice on which breeds tend to stay smaller in adulthood would be appreciated.
Thank you.
My name is Leslie and I live in NJ. My daughter and I are strongly considering adding a tortoise to our family. We are just beginning to gather information and trying to learn as much about tortoises (which type would be the best for our family) and what type of habitat our small house would be able to accommodate. Our main concern at the moment is identifying the right breed for us. We are looking for a tortoise that will not grow too big, though we understand that the habitat will need to be considerable size in order for him to be happy. We are hoping to find a male, as my daughter has already chosen the name "Clyde" : ) Next step is more research, and finding a breeder (as turtles cannot be sold in NJ, I am assuming we will have to leave the state to purchase a tortoise as well) Any advice on which breeds tend to stay smaller in adulthood would be appreciated.
Thank you.