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It definitely seems like the Sulcata, but anyone have any other opinions?
I imagine Sulcatas in a cold climate would be difficult. Their size makes an outdoor enclosure a necessity so the electricity bills would likely burn a hole in your pocket since you have to keep the heat running all year round.
But in the right climate, tortoises are actually quite hardy since the majority of them evolved to survive in the harshest environments.
My vote for most difficult to care for would be Manouria impressa due mainly to dietary concerns, but also because it would be very expensive and difficult to provide them with optimal conditions in my climate.
I had a large Sulcata in the PNW as well as smaller Russians, etc. The big Sulcata was the easiest to care for, had the best personality and was the most fun of any animal I've ever had. I can hardly wait till my new one comes.... Sulcata Rule!!! He went out in the sun, snow, rain, he was his own person, that's for sure....
DeLonghi makes an oil filled radiator that costs' about $40 and on the lowest setting even in the middle of winter it kept Bob's shed at 85 to 90 degrees. Didn't change my electric bill by much...
Bigger tortoises are much easier to care for then smaller ones