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- May 15, 2010
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Hi everyone! I have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and feel that I am finally ready to adopt my first tortoise. My boyfriend has had a CDT since he was 11 years old (Charlie) who still lives at his mom's house. We have wanted to adopt a tortoise for a few years now but I knew they were a huge lifelong commitment so I needed to be sure we were ready!.... I was hoping to get some help from you guys as to which type of tortoise would be best for us. We currently live in a large apartment with 4 balcony's, however we have no yard. We are planning on purchasing a house within the next 3 years or so. I know I would want a hatchling since it would be living inside and on the patio's for the next few years but I want to make sure those are suitable living conditions for a hatchling. I am also concerned that when we finally do move into a house with a yard will the tort adapt well to suddenly living outside? Any advice onto what type of tortoise? ( I'm thinking Russian or CDT but am open to better suggestions). Also I would like to be pointed in the direction of where to adopt the tortoise. They sell the russians at the pet store but I am really wanting to adopt a tortoise and not purchase it for over $100! Thanks advance for your help! I'm sure when we finally bring one home I will be back here with a million more questions!
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