Hi all...

akaJAY7 · 02-09-2008, 11:36 PM

hello everyone, I'm Jay, 18 from Dudley - West Midlands. I am looking into buying a tortoise for my mom for her birthday. She has had terrapins since childhood and was devastated when hers died early this year. She has decided she wants a tortoise but i wanted to read up on thier needs before diving into it.

we have a large garden, with a sizeable section that is fenced where the dogs cant get. She wants to keep the tortoise indoors most of the time and let it out on hotter days. I was wondering which species would be advised. We already have a table 44x17 inch and i was wondering whether that would be big enough for one - possibly two tortoises. I am looking to spend £250 max.

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jay

EDIT: Was looking at this guy...

HORSEFIELD -A-TORTOISE-2.5yrs old, perfect health, c/w accessories, lighting and heating etc, reluctant sale, £80 no offers

70ridgeway · 02-09-2008, 11:37 PM

hello and welcome from me u dont live to far away

Henry-flash · 03-09-2008, 07:25 AM

Welcome to Shelled Warriors

sandy · 03-09-2008, 08:19 AM

Welcome to shelled warriors, that picture is not a horsfield<g> looks more like med tortoise. Either an ibera or hermans, the picture is not that clear.
It would be far better to buy from a breeder (there is a list of breeders on here) as they are more likey to come without health problems.
Good on you doing the research first.
Tortoises (med torts) do far better if left outside during the Summer months as this is more natural for them.
First time speices for hardyness are Hermans, ibera, marginata and Horsfields.

akaJAY7 · 03-09-2008, 10:08 AM

thanks a lot sandy.
ill take a mooch through the breeders list now.

barrieandellie · 03-09-2008, 10:20 AM

yes definatley go to a breeder off this site because i am sure it will save you heartbreak in the future. you hear all sorts of horror stories about pet shops and imported torts. this site is definately the place for you.

good luck with choosing

hope you enjoy the site

linda · 03-09-2008, 01:09 PM

hi jay

a big warm welcome from me

akaJAY7 · 03-09-2008, 01:41 PM

thanks everyone.
Iv sent an email to sue so ill wait and see

Skye08 · 03-09-2008, 01:42 PM

hiya! id say a tortoise is a great pet!!! she will love it x

**Eire_Ade** · 03-09-2008, 04:04 PM

Hi Jay,

Welcome to shelled warriors.

02-09-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
akaJAY7 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Hi all... hello everyone, I'm Jay, 18 from Dudley - West Midlands. I am looking into buying a tortoise for my mom for her birthday. She has had terrapins since childhood and was devastated when hers died early this year. She has decided she wants a tortoise but i wanted to read up on thier needs before diving into it. we have a large garden, with a sizeable section that is fenced where the dogs cant get. She wants to keep the tortoise indoors most of the time and let it out on hotter days. I was wondering which species would be advised. We already have a table 44x17 inch and i was wondering whether that would be big enough for one - possibly two tortoises. I am looking to spend £250 max. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jay EDIT: Was looking at this guy... HORSEFIELD -A-TORTOISE-2.5yrs old, perfect health, c/w accessories, lighting and heating etc, reluctant sale, £80 no offers Last edited by akaJAY7; 03-09-2008 at 01:01 AM.

02-09-2008, 11:37 PM	#2
70ridgeway Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: walsall Posts: 2,345	hello and welcome from me u dont live to far away __________________ 2 herman,4 iberas,2redfoots, 2 ybs,4dogs,ferrets,racing pigeons,1 bearded dragon,1 pen cooter,3 map turtles, 2 kittens,1 royal python and 6 canarys

03-09-2008, 07:25 AM	#3
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Welcome to Shelled Warriors __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

03-09-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Welcome to shelled warriors, that picture is not a horsfield<g> looks more like med tortoise. Either an ibera or hermans, the picture is not that clear. It would be far better to buy from a breeder (there is a list of breeders on here) as they are more likey to come without health problems. Good on you doing the research first. Tortoises (med torts) do far better if left outside during the Summer months as this is more natural for them. First time speices for hardyness are Hermans, ibera, marginata and Horsfields. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

03-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#6
barrieandellie Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: newbury Posts: 99	hello and welcome yes definatley go to a breeder off this site because i am sure it will save you heartbreak in the future. you hear all sorts of horror stories about pet shops and imported torts. this site is definately the place for you. good luck with choosing hope you enjoy the site __________________ BRING ON THE TRUMPETS!!! Barrie and Ellie Parents to Patrick and Yolande Patrick is benny's godfather marginateds 0.0.2 Humans 1.1.1(hatches in nov!)

03-09-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
akaJAY7 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	thanks a lot sandy. ill take a mooch through the breeders list now.

03-09-2008, 01:09 PM	#7
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi jay a big warm welcome from me

03-09-2008, 01:41 PM	#8
akaJAY7 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	thanks everyone. Iv sent an email to sue so ill wait and see

03-09-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
Skye08 Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgehouse, Scotland Posts: 55	hiya! id say a tortoise is a great pet!!! she will love it x

03-09-2008, 04:04 PM	#10
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Jay, Welcome to shelled warriors. __________________ 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)

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