Re: want a hermann, I think

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Posted by Julia Walker on July 05, 2000 at 15:00:29:

In Reply to: Re: want a hermann, I think posted by Joey on July 11, 1999 at 13:33:29:

I wish to purchase a spur thighed tortie male
here in Great Britain - can anyone tell me where?how?
Many thanks
Julia Walker

: I have both, and I feel they are equally friendly.

: One major point to consider is that if you want a captive-bred tortoise, a Hermann's baby will be probably easier to come by, they are bred more in captivity. Right now is the "season" for importers, and many adult Russians are currently being imported and offered for sale. Therefore, any adult Russian you find for sale will most likely be an import. Should you choose to go this route, Russian acclimate reasonably well, but I would highly recommend taking the tortoise to a vet experienced with tortoises for a work up and fecal parasite check to make sure you get off to a good start with your new tortoise. What area do you live in? A reptile show might be a good place to look for a tortoise - then you would have the opportunity to discuss and view several species, and could deal directly with the breeder. Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

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: I wish to purchase a spur thighed tortie male : here in Great Britain - can anyone tell me where?how? : Many thanks : Julia Walker : : : I have both, and I feel they are equally friendly. : : One major point to consider is that if you want a captive-bred tortoise, a Hermann's baby will be probably easier to come by, they are bred more in captivity. Right now is the "season" for importers, and many adult Russians are currently being imported and offered for sale. Therefore, any adult Russian you find for sale will most likely be an import. Should you choose to go this route, Russian acclimate reasonably well, but I would highly recommend taking the tortoise to a vet experienced with tortoises for a work up and fecal parasite check to make sure you get off to a good start with your new tortoise. What area do you live in? A reptile show might be a good place to look for a tortoise - then you would have the opportunity to discuss and view several species, and could deal directly with the breeder. Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

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