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Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and to tortoises as well. I'm researching for the "ultimate tortoise" and at this point I have been leaning towards a cherry head red foot but don't want to be too quick to rule out the Russian.
We live in Florida and our tortoise would live indoors about 70% of the time with daily access (weather permitting) to a 36' X 36' area with grass and other vegetation and a koi/goldfish pond towards the center. I love the look of the red foots and am wondering if the Florida humidity will make it easier on a Red foot as compared to a Russian?
Would love some advice. I want to be well educated on the care of whichever breed we choose before purchasing. Tortoise Cove seems to have some very nice Cherry Heads and if we go with that breed I will pick from one of their new hatchlings.
Above looks as well as cost - we would like a breed of tortoise that tends to enjoy human interaction. Thanks in advance for any advice
We live in Florida and our tortoise would live indoors about 70% of the time with daily access (weather permitting) to a 36' X 36' area with grass and other vegetation and a koi/goldfish pond towards the center. I love the look of the red foots and am wondering if the Florida humidity will make it easier on a Red foot as compared to a Russian?
Would love some advice. I want to be well educated on the care of whichever breed we choose before purchasing. Tortoise Cove seems to have some very nice Cherry Heads and if we go with that breed I will pick from one of their new hatchlings.
Above looks as well as cost - we would like a breed of tortoise that tends to enjoy human interaction. Thanks in advance for any advice