Hello everyone. I am a new forum member and I hope you can help me make the right decision on a turtle project.
I love reptiles and I have been breeding geckos and ball pythons for the last few years. I love tortoises and I am considering acquiring some maybe for a long term breeding project. The ones I really like are leopards and Indian star tortoises. I live in Houston and have a decent size back yard. But I would prefer small size tortoises that I could keep indoors even when they are adults. What kind of tortoise do you recommend?
Also, how many tortoises should I get. I understand that some species may be a little bit aggressive with each other.
I like the Indian stars because they are so pretty and because they are endangered, some how having a breeding project makes me feel good. However I believe they are more delicate than the leopards and I am concerned about the winter in Houston if it gets too cold outside.
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
SSR
I love reptiles and I have been breeding geckos and ball pythons for the last few years. I love tortoises and I am considering acquiring some maybe for a long term breeding project. The ones I really like are leopards and Indian star tortoises. I live in Houston and have a decent size back yard. But I would prefer small size tortoises that I could keep indoors even when they are adults. What kind of tortoise do you recommend?
Also, how many tortoises should I get. I understand that some species may be a little bit aggressive with each other.
I like the Indian stars because they are so pretty and because they are endangered, some how having a breeding project makes me feel good. However I believe they are more delicate than the leopards and I am concerned about the winter in Houston if it gets too cold outside.
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
SSR