Re: Small Torts

Posted by Jen B on March 17, 2001 at 12:33:34:

In Reply to: Small Torts posted by Jeff on March 17, 2001 at 00:29:28:

Well, you may want to consider one of the Testudo tortoises, which are generally on the small side. These would include Hermann's, Russian, or Greek. The Hermann's tortoise, for example, reaches 7-8 inches as an adult (and have pleasant, outgoing personalities). The smallest tortoise is the Testudo kleinmanni, or Egyptian tortoise. But these are tricky to keep and not good beginner tortoises.

A good book to *start* that will give you information on different species, their specific needs, and general tortoise care is "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Turtles and Tortoises" by Liz Palika.

Hope this helps.

Jennifer

: I am looking for a small, very small, species.

: What are the small species?

: What are their personalities like?

: Thanks

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