hello all

Steve22 · 18-07-2006, 06:09 PM

hello all im steve
me and my girlfriend are interested in getting a tortoise and just looking for some answers on best tortoise to get to start with as we new at this.

Henry-flash · 18-07-2006, 08:15 PM

Welcome to the site

You have found the right place for help and advice. Feel free ask any questions no matter how big or small. We're here to help

**sarah** · 18-07-2006, 08:47 PM

Well done for doing research first!!! Please dont buy from a pet shop, most are wild caught. Remember tortoises do not live in vivariums!!! Ask as many questions as you like we are friendly bunch only happy to help you

**Eire_Ade** · 19-07-2006, 12:39 AM

Hi Steve and the girlfriend,

Welcome to this great forum. There are several reputable breeders on the home page of this site if you are looking to buy your first tortoise, they are bred by members here and are captive bred.

WARNING! There are so many rogue taders out there on the intenet and pet shops / garden centres selling these poor wild caught tortoises. So please avaoid them at all costs no matter how tempting it is to take one away when you see their little eyes looking at you, through the vivarium in the shop that they shouldn't even be in.

Please don't be affraid to ask as mant questions as you want, no question is considered silly, as a tortoises welfare is paramount.

Enjoy posting.

Ade

Misterthomas · 20-07-2006, 11:54 AM

Welcome to the world of chelonians Steve (& gilrfriend)

. I'm fairly new to tortoise keeping too - but sooo glad i took the plunge and got Charlie. His keep is not difficult (as i was worried it would be) all you need is a little research and common sense, the right equiptment from day 1 and your away.
Please post any questions you have - no matter how small they may seem, some of the folks on here have a wealth of knowledge and are more than happy to share it with you.
Good luck finding youself a tortoise

Becks · 20-07-2006, 11:58 AM

hello and welcome to the forum .
i hope u find all u need to know out from us b4 u get ur tortoise ..
no question to big to small to silly anythink u need to know we are all here to hold ur hand

and help u out ..
luv becks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sandy · 20-07-2006, 01:07 PM

Welcome Steve

Lots of experienced keepers here, as some with lots of knowledge to help out, where
and when we can.

TANK · 20-07-2006, 08:28 PM

WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jg · 19-08-2006, 09:29 AM

Hello Steve welcome to the forums

19-08-2006, 02:34 PM

hi steve & girlfriend

a big welcome

linda

18-07-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
Steve22 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	hello all hello all im steve me and my girlfriend are interested in getting a tortoise and just looking for some answers on best tortoise to get to start with as we new at this.

18-07-2006, 08:15 PM	#2
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Welcome to the site You have found the right place for help and advice. Feel free ask any questions no matter how big or small. We're here to help __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

18-07-2006, 08:47 PM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Well done for doing research first!!! Please dont buy from a pet shop, most are wild caught. Remember tortoises do not live in vivariums!!! Ask as many questions as you like we are friendly bunch only happy to help you __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

19-07-2006, 12:39 AM	#4
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Steve and the girlfriend, Welcome to this great forum. There are several reputable breeders on the home page of this site if you are looking to buy your first tortoise, they are bred by members here and are captive bred. WARNING! There are so many rogue taders out there on the intenet and pet shops / garden centres selling these poor wild caught tortoises. So please avaoid them at all costs no matter how tempting it is to take one away when you see their little eyes looking at you, through the vivarium in the shop that they shouldn't even be in. Please don't be affraid to ask as mant questions as you want, no question is considered silly, as a tortoises welfare is paramount. Enjoy posting. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

20-07-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	hello and welcome to the forum . i hope u find all u need to know out from us b4 u get ur tortoise .. no question to big to small to silly anythink u need to know we are all here to hold ur hand and help u out .. luv becks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

20-07-2006, 11:54 AM	#5
Misterthomas Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wolverhampton & Solihull Posts: 67	Welcome to the world of chelonians Steve (& gilrfriend) . I'm fairly new to tortoise keeping too - but sooo glad i took the plunge and got Charlie. His keep is not difficult (as i was worried it would be) all you need is a little research and common sense, the right equiptment from day 1 and your away. Please post any questions you have - no matter how small they may seem, some of the folks on here have a wealth of knowledge and are more than happy to share it with you. Good luck finding youself a tortoise

20-07-2006, 01:07 PM	#7
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Welcome Steve Lots of experienced keepers here, as some with lots of knowledge to help out, where and when we can. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

20-07-2006, 08:28 PM	#8
TANK Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 340	WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1.0.2 -Testdu graeca ibera-Tank,Clover,Peach! 1.1.0-dogs-Ben,Molly 3.1.0- Lavender Bantum Chickens (:

19-08-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
Jg Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 188	Hello Steve welcome to the forums

19-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#10
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	hi steve & girlfriend a big welcome linda

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