Re: Toss up - Russian or Chinese Box

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Posted by Joe on January 18, 1999 at 18:01:25:

In Reply to: Re: Toss up - Russian or Chinese Box posted by terrier on January 18, 1999 at 17:45:17:

: : I'm considering adding a turtle or tortoise to my "zoo". I babysat a Russian Tortoise a couple of times last year and loved the little guy. But I also understand that Chinese Box Turtles are pretty good-natured and hardy.

: : Can anyone fill me in on either in a practical, day-to-day way, and also, is there another type of tortoise I should be looking at? The requirements are:

: : 1. must be hardy
: : 2. must be non-aquatic
: : 3. shouldn't be shy or easily stressed (I do presentations)
: : 4. should need a fairly arid environment (I can do desert and arid, but don't have the energy for something subtropical!)
: : 5. shouldn't get too big (star tortoise is too big!)

: : Thanks!

:
: I keep both, and would strongly advice you to get a Russian. I keep several species of tortoise and Russians are my favourite. They are hardy, strong, very active and have strong personalities as far as tortoises go. I mean they are very responsive and will recognise their owners. They may not be the prettiest tortoises in terms of color and markings, but their character makes up for it.
: Chinese box are shier and they need a semi-tropical, humid environment. I keep one CB, she took some time to adapt and its food requirements are a bit more complicated (eats in the water).
: Get a Russian, just make sure it's healthy, feels heavy when held and eats well (they are voracious eaters when healthy).
: Believe me, if you get a good one you'll become a Russian fan for life (I have 6).
: BTW, nice web site. If you do get a Russian, tell us how it's doing!

I agree, Russians are great! I also have 6. I also have a redfoot which also has a good personality.
Joe

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: : : I'm considering adding a turtle or tortoise to my "zoo". I babysat a Russian Tortoise a couple of times last year and loved the little guy. But I also understand that Chinese Box Turtles are pretty good-natured and hardy. : : : Can anyone fill me in on either in a practical, day-to-day way, and also, is there another type of tortoise I should be looking at? The requirements are: : : : 1. must be hardy : : : 2. must be non-aquatic : : : 3. shouldn't be shy or easily stressed (I do presentations) : : : 4. should need a fairly arid environment (I can do desert and arid, but don't have the energy for something subtropical!) : : : 5. shouldn't get too big (star tortoise is too big!) : : : Thanks! : : : : I keep both, and would strongly advice you to get a Russian. I keep several species of tortoise and Russians are my favourite. They are hardy, strong, very active and have strong personalities as far as tortoises go. I mean they are very responsive and will recognise their owners. They may not be the prettiest tortoises in terms of color and markings, but their character makes up for it. : : Chinese box are shier and they need a semi-tropical, humid environment. I keep one CB, she took some time to adapt and its food requirements are a bit more complicated (eats in the water). : : Get a Russian, just make sure it's healthy, feels heavy when held and eats well (they are voracious eaters when healthy). : : Believe me, if you get a good one you'll become a Russian fan for life (I have 6). : : BTW, nice web site. If you do get a Russian, tell us how it's doing! : I agree, Russians are great! I also have 6. I also have a redfoot which also has a good personality. : Joe

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