Re: Looking for a nice cheap tortoise! A view from a breeder......

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Posted by m chambers on May 14, 2001 at 11:26:16:

In Reply to: Re: Looking for a nice cheap tortoise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! posted by Terry on May 11, 2001 at 17:51:18:

in agreement with what everybody posted. look out for ANY imported species of tortoise. Especially the russians. I would agree with the other poster on the redfoot specie. It does not get hugh, it does well in captivity, and is not terrible expensive as a captive bred tortoise. Provided that you purchase a juvenile (not neonate or hatchling). The one thing that this specie does require though is a higher humidity factor. I would suggest to read more on this forum and check out websites on species.

Good luck

M Chambers

: Depends what type of tortoise you're looking for.
: Small, big, hibernating, non-hibernating etc......

: What type of enclosure you can give it.
: If you'll be housing it indoors or out.If outdoors,
: What type of climate do you live in?

: Wild caught Russians go for anywhere from $30 - $70.
: However as they're wild caught they MUST get a vet visit ASAP after purchasing it.
: Many are infested with internal worms, which MUST be treated by a vet.

: Russians are very nice tortoises. But just because they're relatively cheap,doesn't mean you should skimp on accommodations etc.
: They still deserve a large enclosure, vet visit and everything else needed to keep them happy and healthy.

: Other small tortoises are available as captive bred and can cost anywhere from around $150 - $ 500.Greek torts, Hermanns...
: More of course the rarer the species,or availability of captive bred.
: A captive bred Russian for example will cost around $200.

: Tell us a bit more about what type of tortoise you're looking for and how the tortoise will be housed. The climate in your area, etc.....

: Cheaper isn't always better. A redfoot might be a good choice if you live in a warm, humid climate. A leopard if you live in an arid climate.

: Hope this helps.
: Terry.

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: in agreement with what everybody posted. look out for ANY imported species of tortoise. Especially the russians. I would agree with the other poster on the redfoot specie. It does not get hugh, it does well in captivity, and is not terrible expensive as a captive bred tortoise. Provided that you purchase a juvenile (not neonate or hatchling). The one thing that this specie does require though is a higher humidity factor. I would suggest to read more on this forum and check out websites on species. : Good luck : M Chambers : : : Depends what type of tortoise you're looking for. : : Small, big, hibernating, non-hibernating etc...... : : What type of enclosure you can give it. : : If you'll be housing it indoors or out.If outdoors, : : What type of climate do you live in? : : Wild caught Russians go for anywhere from $30 - $70. : : However as they're wild caught they MUST get a vet visit ASAP after purchasing it. : : Many are infested with internal worms, which MUST be treated by a vet. : : Russians are very nice tortoises. But just because they're relatively cheap,doesn't mean you should skimp on accommodations etc. : : They still deserve a large enclosure, vet visit and everything else needed to keep them happy and healthy. : : Other small tortoises are available as captive bred and can cost anywhere from around $150 - $ 500.Greek torts, Hermanns... : : More of course the rarer the species,or availability of captive bred. : : A captive bred Russian for example will cost around $200. : : Tell us a bit more about what type of tortoise you're looking for and how the tortoise will be housed. The climate in your area, etc..... : : Cheaper isn't always better. A redfoot might be a good choice if you live in a warm, humid climate. A leopard if you live in an arid climate. : : Hope this helps. : : Terry.

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