Sizes (Greeks, Hermann's, Russians)

[colejohnson73]

Sizes

What types are there.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Sizes

It depends on the individual tortoise. Anywhere from 5-7 inches.

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Again, here are the different subspecies with their care sheets.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-1451.html

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http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-1465.html
and the second one.

 

[wellington]

RE: Pet

Ditto. Also, look at the breeders section to see if any members have anything you want. I would also buy from tortoisesupply.com Tyler, the owner is a member.

 

[wellington]

RE: Rescue

Your local Craig's list is a good start. Most of them on there need rescuing.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Sizes

Well you have to be able to care for one, not just have it there in a box. Read about each one and figure out which one you can take good care of.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Rescue

Rescuing a tortoise, then bringing it into a WORSE place isn't rescuing at all. Rescuing isn't for a person new to tortoises. This is because most rescues have illnesses that are more difficult to care for.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Pet

I could cram pack yourself with info first.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Sizes

Google works too. But every subspecies is different.

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Did you read this?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63799.html
This will explain EVERYTHING. In order to be a good pet owner, you're going to have to do some research.

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Sizes

That too

 

[hunterk997]

RE: Sizes

I suggest you look in the pinned topics at the top of the Russian section and read about the care. Then if you have any questions afterwards, everyone would be glad to help.

 

[hunterk997]

RE: Sizes

You could look up on google, bing, etc. whichever tortoises you are interested, and find all of the information you have been requesting here. You can find care for them by simply typing "Hermann's tortoise care" in a search engine or here on the forum.

 

[T33's Torts]

RE: Sizes

Here are ALL the Russian pinned threads. I suggest this kind of tort AFTER you learn about them.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-80698.html
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63800.html
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-59575.html
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-30230.html

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Sizes

The internet is good, but often has mixed ideas. Here, on TFO you will find facts that are guaranteed to work, not "theories".

 

[Yvonne G]

RE: Rescue

Go to Google or the search engine of your choice, and enter "turtle and tortoise rescue in [enter your city here]"

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: Rescue

Keep in mind that if you are using the mobile app the search wont work.

 

[northernturtleman]

RE: Rescue

I would be more open to new tort owners taking on a rescue. As long as they do the research and recognize the responsibilities that they are taking on. Otherwise you are promoting breeders that sell to people that don't understand what they are taking on. Not all breeders.

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[T33's Torts]

Re: Rescue

Dont get me wrong, Rescuing is fantastic, I am a little rescue myself, but I dont advise people to go and grab a sick tortoise as their first (tort) pet.

 

[colejohnson73]

Sizes

Dies anyone have a list of tortoise sizes.

 

[MaddieGA]

Sizes

Russians are 5-9 inches

 

[colejohnson73]

Sizes

Best tortoise to get for inside living.