Hi everyone. I'm new on the site, but not completely new to tortoises. I'm from Jacksonville, FL and have always had a fascination with tortoises. I had a couple of Hermann's tortoises many years ago, but had to rehouse them during one of our family moves. I have a young daughter now and am considering adding a new addition to the family. I don't necessarily want to rush into anything though because I want to make sure I know what I'm getting in to.
I've done some research and it seems like the Hermann's or the Greeks would be the best option (I'm open to other suggestions though). I'm looking for something that will stay small and live a majority of the time inside. I do have some questions though that I'm hoping to get some help with.
What is the minimum size tortoise table for an adult Greek or Hermann's? Let's assume one or possibly two tortoises.
What is recommended for the substrate? How often does it need to be cleaned or changed?
If I was to get two, is it better to get two males, two females, or one of each?
Do they have different diets?
What sort of regular medical care do they need?
I'm sure I will have more questions as we go, but this is a start.
I've done some research and it seems like the Hermann's or the Greeks would be the best option (I'm open to other suggestions though). I'm looking for something that will stay small and live a majority of the time inside. I do have some questions though that I'm hoping to get some help with.
What is the minimum size tortoise table for an adult Greek or Hermann's? Let's assume one or possibly two tortoises.
What is recommended for the substrate? How often does it need to be cleaned or changed?
If I was to get two, is it better to get two males, two females, or one of each?
Do they have different diets?
What sort of regular medical care do they need?
I'm sure I will have more questions as we go, but this is a start.