Need advice please! (what to get for 2nd tortoise)

[TortyTom]

I'm thinking about getting another tortoise but I would like one that will stay smaller then my sulcata. (much smaller) lol One that will eat a lot of the same stuff and have less heating and humidity issues. I still love my Darwin but my heart is big enough to love two torts! lol Could someone please recommend such a tort?

 

[kimber_lee_314]

RE: Need advice please!

Sounds like you need a Russian. They are much smaller, eat the same diet, and don't have to be heated (if they live outside.) They can get cool at night and they hibernate! Good luck!

 

[Levi the Leopard]

RE: Need advice please!

Sounds like you need a Russian. They are much smaller, eat the same diet, and don't have to be heated (if they live outside.) They can get cool at night and they hibernate! Good luck!

I suggest a Russian as well. I love em'. I even named my male Russian "Sully" after the sulcata type personality he has.

 

[wellington]

RE: Need advice please!

I agree, a Russian. That's what I'm getting. Only because he needs a new home, not because I was looking. I love the stories about their personalities.

 

[TortyTom]

RE: Need advice please!

Does a Russian absolutely have to hibernate??

 

[kimber_lee_314]

RE: Need advice please!

They don't HAVE to hibernate, but I personally believe it's better for them. Others would disagree with me. There are many opinions on the hibernating issues. It would be best to do your research and make the decision that's right for you.

 

[TortyTom]

Looking trough all the pictures of Russians I saw a couple that are very light/blonde or yellow in color! What are those called and where can I find one? I always just see the brown ones!

 

[jeffstort]

I think it has to do with there age or its just them

 

[Levi the Leopard]

The lighter ones are usually ones that were kept indoors with very little sun exposure.

Heather
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