Hi guys. I would love to hear your opinions on possible tortoise species.
I live in an apartment. It has a balcony that gets plenty of sun.
I currently live in San Jose which gets to be around 75 on average and dry in the summer and in the 50s and wet in the winter. I plan on housing outdoors in summer and bringing him/her in during the winter.
I have a question though. I'm very nervous about keeping a tortoise outdoors in the summer- the temperature fluctuates a lot during the day. A species that is really sensitive to slight fluctuations may not do well.
I have never owned a tortoise before and plan on (hopefully ) adopting an adult or subadult.
Just from a little bit of reading it looks like the ones that would do best are the Russian, Hermann's, Greek, & Redfoot. Although I know the redfoot like it wet and would require a larger enclosure.
Which species would you recommend for someone new to tortoises in my situation?
Thanks
I live in an apartment. It has a balcony that gets plenty of sun.
I currently live in San Jose which gets to be around 75 on average and dry in the summer and in the 50s and wet in the winter. I plan on housing outdoors in summer and bringing him/her in during the winter.
I have a question though. I'm very nervous about keeping a tortoise outdoors in the summer- the temperature fluctuates a lot during the day. A species that is really sensitive to slight fluctuations may not do well.
I have never owned a tortoise before and plan on (hopefully ) adopting an adult or subadult.
Just from a little bit of reading it looks like the ones that would do best are the Russian, Hermann's, Greek, & Redfoot. Although I know the redfoot like it wet and would require a larger enclosure.
Which species would you recommend for someone new to tortoises in my situation?
Thanks