Alex_h
New Member
Hi everybody,
I'm new here! We are considering getting a tortoise and I've been reading a bit on the forum for the past week or so to start my research. I've kept exotics before (snakes and lizards) but never a tortoise, which is a whole different ball game. But the importance of a controlled temp/humidity environment is something I have experience with.
I do have a direct question, but can put in a separate thread if more appropriate. Where I live in Chepstow, South Wales, there is a specialist tortoise shop (not sure if I am allowed to name them or not?). However, it is currently only open by appointment only. Thing is, I don't know their reputation and I know not all specialist shops are created equal. I know there's a few well-established members on here from around my area, having tried some searches and reading about the International Tortoise Association in Sully (interesting views on that place - I've never been so have no opinion!). I'd love to hear from anybody that knows of the shop in Chepstow and if they recommend it. If it is recommended as a reputable place, then I will book an appointment and go in to speak to them as well.
Oh, we are considering a Hermanns or Horsfield - something around that size anyway! Loads of research to do before even committing to thinking about the jump though!
Looking forward to learning more!
Alex 😁
I'm new here! We are considering getting a tortoise and I've been reading a bit on the forum for the past week or so to start my research. I've kept exotics before (snakes and lizards) but never a tortoise, which is a whole different ball game. But the importance of a controlled temp/humidity environment is something I have experience with.
I do have a direct question, but can put in a separate thread if more appropriate. Where I live in Chepstow, South Wales, there is a specialist tortoise shop (not sure if I am allowed to name them or not?). However, it is currently only open by appointment only. Thing is, I don't know their reputation and I know not all specialist shops are created equal. I know there's a few well-established members on here from around my area, having tried some searches and reading about the International Tortoise Association in Sully (interesting views on that place - I've never been so have no opinion!). I'd love to hear from anybody that knows of the shop in Chepstow and if they recommend it. If it is recommended as a reputable place, then I will book an appointment and go in to speak to them as well.
Oh, we are considering a Hermanns or Horsfield - something around that size anyway! Loads of research to do before even committing to thinking about the jump though!
Looking forward to learning more!
Alex 😁
