A great link for the actual cost of a tortoise

Posted by Heather on July 03, 2000 at 20:12:45:

In Reply to: Re: what are some least expensive tortois i can get in pet store posted by Marissa on July 03, 2000 at 14:57:34:

Here is a page from the Tortoise Trust's FAQs
Here is the link for the page
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/care/faq.html#costs

This outlines the costs beyond the tortoise.

15) I just purchased a 4 inch turtle or tortoise - please include some information about start up costs?
[Paula Elis. Morris] You are not buying 'just a turtle'. . .
You'll need a variation of the list below to provide a humane and healthful environment for a turtle/tortoise of this size.

20"-deep x 30"-wide x 9"-high terrarium $130
Full spectrum (UVA/UVB) lighting $ 48
Ceramic heat emitter and reflector $ 55
Veterinary exam and fecal analysis $ 25
Vitamin & calcium supplements $ 12
Shallow glazed ceramic tip proof water dish (not applicable for turtle) $ 8-$12
Bird/raccoon/escape proof outdoor enclosure 6'x6' Variable
Sunlight, fresh air, and water FREE
TOTAL $282 - minimum

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: Here is a page from the Tortoise Trust's FAQs : Here is the link for the page : http://www.tortoisetrust.org/care/faq.html#costs : This outlines the costs beyond the tortoise. : 15) I just purchased a 4 inch turtle or tortoise - please include some information about start up costs? : [Paula Elis. Morris] You are not buying 'just a turtle'. . . : You'll need a variation of the list below to provide a humane and healthful environment for a turtle/tortoise of this size. : : 20"-deep x 30"-wide x 9"-high terrarium $130 : Full spectrum (UVA/UVB) lighting $ 48 : Ceramic heat emitter and reflector $ 55 : Veterinary exam and fecal analysis $ 25 : Vitamin & calcium supplements $ 12 : Shallow glazed ceramic tip proof water dish (not applicable for turtle) $ 8-$12 : Bird/raccoon/escape proof outdoor enclosure 6'x6' Variable : Sunlight, fresh air, and water FREE : TOTAL $282 - minimum

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