I have been thinking about getting a tortoise for a long time but could never decide what kind would be best. I live in Ohio, but would mainly be keeping it indoors. Does anyone have advice on types of tortoises for that environment or advice on building a indoor habitat? Thanks!
Hi! Potential tortoise owner here
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No tortoise should live strictly indoors, so consider a smaller one, like a Russian, that is easier to house in a larger enclosure inside, but with an outside enclosure for the summer months.
No tortoise should live strictly indoors, so consider a smaller one, like a Russian, that is easier to house in a larger enclosure inside, but with an outside enclosure for the summer months.
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Hello Robney welcome to the TFO from AZ . Do your reading a bout the torts you ll make a great keeper to what ever tort you select . Have a great tort day !
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Hello and welcome. Hermann Tortoise may be consider. Will not get too big, will hibernate (russian also). very hardy torts. Good to have you here.
Hello and welcome. Any of the tortoises of the testudo genus would work well for you. Russians, hermanni or greeks. Here is a thread detailing enclosure for these species:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
Tortoise need lots of room to roam. Indoors AND outdoors you should go BIG. Really BIG!
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
Tortoise need lots of room to roam. Indoors AND outdoors you should go BIG. Really BIG!
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Hello fellow Ohioian! I have a Russian & a baby Sulcata (will get HUGE). I have planned & made allowances for both to have much of my outside space in the summer & a lot of room inside the winter. Big heated barn plans as that Sully grows. Many members have bigger torts in colder areas. As long as you plan correctly & HAVE SOME $$$ to spend lol. I am partial to my Russian, big time attitude & not afraid of anything
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