Re: what to get?

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Posted by Terry on March 12, 2002 at 12:01:04:

In Reply to: Re: what to get? posted by Tracy Ren on March 12, 2002 at 11:08:43:

I'd recommend a captive bred Russian, Hermann's or Ibera. (Testudo horsfieldi, Testudo hermanni or Testudo ibera).
You can find captive bred hatchlings of these species at Kingsnakes classifieds:A captive bred hatchling of these species will cost anywhere from $100-$200.

http://www.kingsnake.com/market/turtle/

For info on these species check out the folowing web sites:

http://www.tortoisecare.co.uk/

http://www.tortoiselife.co.uk/

http://www.russiantortoise.net/

http://www.tlady.clara.net/TortGuide/GuideDl.htm

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/

Tortoises do so much better housed outdoors in spacious enclosures, it's a real shame to house a tortoise indoors if you have good weather and a yard.

You could go for a wild caught Russian which will cost anywhere from $30-$70. But being wild caught it *must* get a vet check and fecal test, which will bring the overall cost up to about the same as a captive bred hatchling.
A redfoot or yellowfoot would also be a good choice for the humid Florida climate, but housed outdoors.
Hope this helps, post again if you need more info.

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: I'd recommend a captive bred Russian, Hermann's or Ibera. (Testudo horsfieldi, Testudo hermanni or Testudo ibera). : You can find captive bred hatchlings of these species at Kingsnakes classifieds:A captive bred hatchling of these species will cost anywhere from $100-$200. : http://www.kingsnake.com/market/turtle/ : For info on these species check out the folowing web sites: : http://www.tortoisecare.co.uk/ : http://www.tortoiselife.co.uk/ : http://www.russiantortoise.net/ : http://www.tlady.clara.net/TortGuide/GuideDl.htm : http://www.tortoisetrust.org/ : Tortoises do so much better housed outdoors in spacious enclosures, it's a real shame to house a tortoise indoors if you have good weather and a yard. : You could go for a wild caught Russian which will cost anywhere from $30-$70. But being wild caught it *must* get a vet check and fecal test, which will bring the overall cost up to about the same as a captive bred hatchling. : A redfoot or yellowfoot would also be a good choice for the humid Florida climate, but housed outdoors. : Hope this helps, post again if you need more info.

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