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When looking for a tortoise
Posted: 13/08/2009 by XxTortoisexX

Hi I am looking for a totoise, however am wondering which would be the best breed. I have always wanted a tortoise, and I am now getting round to it! Just wondering which is the best breed, I have a fair amount of grass outside, however not sure where to kept it. Any advise would be helpful! Thanks!  Click and drag me down to the editor

Re: When looking for a tortoise
Posted: 13/08/2009 by XxTortoisexX

Sorry missed put a word supposed to be ' however not sure where to kept it inside' sorry!

Re: When looking for a tortoise
Posted: 13/08/2009 by XxTortoisexX

Sorry it is no on hibernaton, although any advice about hibernation would be nice! I am new to this site, therefore I am still learning my way around! Sorry and thanx!

Re: When looking for a tortoise
Posted: 13/08/2009 by Laraine

Have replied to your other post. What do you mean no to hibernation?

Laraine

Re: When looking for a tortoise
Posted: 13/08/2009 by TPGDarren

Hi,

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It is best to go for a species that hibernates. Over-wintering a non-hibernating species can be expensive when they become adults - if you are to provide a large enough area for them to have a decent quality of life over the winter period.

Personally I'd recommend:-

Iberas - I'm a bit biased here Click and drag me down to the editor

Hermanns

Marginated

or possibly Horsfields - the only problem with these lively little tortoises is they do tend to not only burrow, but tunnel also and can be difficult to find at times

There are species specific care sheets here:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/80.asp

 

which will hopefully help and you can view photos of the various species.

Here is some information on hibernation:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/78.asp

 

There is a list of genuine UK Breeders/Hobbyists here:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/70.asp

Please don't consider purchasing from a pet shop, garden centre or an internet dealers - particularly if anyone offers to post out a tortoise to you - this is an extremly bad sign. A very high number of these tortoses are imported into the UK and are often not 100% fit and well.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post them on here.

 

Best Regards

Darren

 

 

 
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