MichaelTortoise
New Member
Hello. I don’t not have a tortoise yet. I am still doing my research on what’s the right fit for my family. I visited our local animal teaching zoo (moorpark) and asked the staff some questions.
I have a few questions and hope you guys can help. Few questions I had were already answered.
We are a family of 3.
I have two boys 5 and 3 years old. We live in Los Angeles.
We have a big yard and plenty of room for them to roam.
I’d buy them a home and get a heating pad.
Questions:
1- I wanted to get a pair. I read other posts informing us that tortoises are happy alone. Also that the male would torture the female.
My question is. If I really do end up wanting a pair. What’s the best way to do it?
Should I get a larger female and smaller male? That way he is less likely to bug her?
Or is this something I should avoid at all costs and just get the one?
2- what type is best for us? I want something that get very large. I would like it to be friendly and social (I understand this isn’t a dog and won’t play catch with us).
3- I have a nice yard. Lillie’s, hibiscus and some wild flowers. Will he destroy all of these even if I keep him well fed? I have a raised farming bed that I plan growing food for him. He can tear that apart. I have a grass area. Will he ruin my lawn?
4- I want something a few year old so he can be 100% outside from day one. Is this ok or are there any benifits to getting a young one and having him grow with us?
Please help me make the right choice.
Thank you.
I have a few questions and hope you guys can help. Few questions I had were already answered.
We are a family of 3.
I have two boys 5 and 3 years old. We live in Los Angeles.
We have a big yard and plenty of room for them to roam.
I’d buy them a home and get a heating pad.
Questions:
1- I wanted to get a pair. I read other posts informing us that tortoises are happy alone. Also that the male would torture the female.
My question is. If I really do end up wanting a pair. What’s the best way to do it?
Should I get a larger female and smaller male? That way he is less likely to bug her?
Or is this something I should avoid at all costs and just get the one?
2- what type is best for us? I want something that get very large. I would like it to be friendly and social (I understand this isn’t a dog and won’t play catch with us).
3- I have a nice yard. Lillie’s, hibiscus and some wild flowers. Will he destroy all of these even if I keep him well fed? I have a raised farming bed that I plan growing food for him. He can tear that apart. I have a grass area. Will he ruin my lawn?
4- I want something a few year old so he can be 100% outside from day one. Is this ok or are there any benifits to getting a young one and having him grow with us?
Please help me make the right choice.
Thank you.