Small torts

[jjbird60]

My kids want a tortoise that doesn't get huge so what are some tortoises that don't get big. Need to know

 

[Torty Mom]

Russians! They are super cute too!!!

 

[Jacqui]

The three most commonly recommended are the Russian, the Greeks, and the Hermanns.

 

[AnthonyC]

I was going to say what Mary Anne said. I asked the same question a few days ago, and Russians were the unanimous answer. Apparently the draw back is that CBB's are difficult to find. Good luck!

 

[dmmj]

males are the smaller of the russian genders, usually stay under 6 inches.

 

[Torty Mom]

I saw a bunch of baby Russian yesterday here in California. I wonder if they are willing to ship. I took a picture of them yesterday, but left my camera in another CTTC members car. We went on a field trip on Saturday. Darn! I know I have their email here, I will email them and see.

If I would have known this I could have bought them and shipped them myself!

 

[fbsmith3]

If you are willing to wait, for some reason they come up on Craigslist quite a bit.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

My kids want a tortoise that doesn't get huge so what are some tortoises that don't get big. Need to know

For a first tortoise, you really don't want a baby (too delicate), you want an older one, at least 6 months old or older.

Here's an excellent bargain from a member here: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Male-Ibera-Greek#axzz1bh4XNV6T

 

[jackrat]

I would try to find one from a member.

 

[yagyujubei]

They will like an adult as much as a baby, and it will be much easier for you to care for.

 

[Mao Senpai]

Egyptian Tortoise are also small, but costly and harder to find...

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Egyptian Tortoise are also small, but costly and harder to find...

Not a good choice for a "starter tortoise", either...again, a bit delicate and, as you mentioned, PRICEY! But an interesting species that I want to get into, myself, eventually.

That Iberian I referred to would be a great choice, and, as it's from a previous owner, she would have someone who knows the tort well to answer any questions that come up...heck of a deal!

 

[tortoise-kid]

For sure Russian Tortoises, I know a friend who has one. So cute and a very manageable size. But another thing you might want to consider is how friendly the species is. I have had my Red Foot for years and hasnt bitten me once