Hello!

[Misty-P]

Hello, I joined the forum a month ago and have been doing lots of reading on the different breeds of tortoises and their care. Still deciding on which we would like. I prefer the larger breeds and am leaning toward a Sulcata, Leopard, or Aldabra.

I have also been enjoying everyone's pictures of their tortoises! Hopefully I will have my own pictures to share before too long.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Misty

 

[keepergale]

Welcome to the forum. Are you located in a warm climate so you can provide a substantial outside pen? It certainly makes their care easier.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. It is much easier and cheaper with the larger species if you live in a Warner climate year round. However, if you can afford to build a proper large insulated enclosure and afford to heat it, the cold wintery climates are doable.

 

[Misty-P]

I'm in the southern US so most of the year is hot and humid. It does get cold for a few months, but we have acreage and barns already on the property. It would only take a little modification to get them heated.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, Misty! Happy hunting.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Misty , since you are in a Gulf Coast state the temp. is on your side most of the year ! You say you have the room , so I say "go for it !" I would tell you Sulcata's are best , but I might be prejudiced !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, Misty, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum
Good luck with your choosing.