Tortoise Owner To Be Southwest

Titan · 07-05-2014, 01:47 AM

Hey all,

Been hoping to own a tortoise for a year or so now. But held it off to enable me to do research and cannot wait to home one.

Not sure what species I should get yet and to be honest all the tips and support I get the better. Which is why I registered to shelled warriors... had a look around and seems to be full of passionate pet/family owners... (I can imagine how attached you can get to these torts)

I am based in the Southwest and ready for Titan (future torts name)

Look forward to it...

Kyle

lonelylayla · 07-05-2014, 01:37 PM

Hello Kyle and welcome to SW forum

Yes, you are quite right, once you get owned by a tortoise you start of become a bit driven

There is always lots of great advice on here which I'm sure will help - have you looked at any of the different species of torts yet and taken a shine to any in particular? To some extent, your choice will be led by how much space you have also how much garden

Then of course, do you want one which hibernates of one that doesn't.

Titan · 07-05-2014, 01:51 PM

Thankyou for your reply... i like the look of the Med species... i was hoping not to hibernate one but obviously if the species has too i will... havent got that much space atm due to moving.... but i was going to get a relativly small one so by the time it needs to be outside i will have a garden... we have a court yard at the moment that would house a run or pen though....
But gonna start with tabletop...

emma_mcraf · 07-05-2014, 01:57 PM

Welcome to the forum Kyle. Ask away with any questions you have and there's always someone willing to offer advice.

There are a few breeders in the southwest so it may be worth having a look through breeders lists and seeing what torts are available and what appeals to you.

emma_mcraf · 07-05-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan

Thankyou for your reply... i like the look of the Med species... i was hoping not to hibernate one but obviously if the species has too i will... havent got that much space atm due to moving.... but i was going to get a relativly small one so by the time it needs to be outside i will have a garden... we have a court yard at the moment that would house a run or pen though....
But gonna start with tabletop...

It sounds like a Hermanns or Horsfield would be ideal for you.
I don't hibernate my Hermanns.

becciwales · 07-05-2014, 02:02 PM

Hi and welcome.

Being owned by a tortoise is great! There are plenty tort lovers here to give you good advice x

Gordon · 07-05-2014, 02:13 PM

Hello and welcome i have baby Tunisians and Golden Greek babies that dont hibernate and are not large when fully grown

Suze65 · 07-05-2014, 02:22 PM

Hello and welcome Kyle.

Gordon, where has your list gone ?

becciwales · 07-05-2014, 02:24 PM

It's too big to keep updating Suze, it changes too often

Suze65 · 07-05-2014, 02:25 PM

Aaaahhhhhh that's it, tooooo big

But I liked reading it and keeping up to date with things!

07-05-2014, 01:47 AM	#1
Titan Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4	Tortoise Owner To Be Southwest Hey all, Been hoping to own a tortoise for a year or so now. But held it off to enable me to do research and cannot wait to home one. Not sure what species I should get yet and to be honest all the tips and support I get the better. Which is why I registered to shelled warriors... had a look around and seems to be full of passionate pet/family owners... (I can imagine how attached you can get to these torts) I am based in the Southwest and ready for Titan (future torts name) Look forward to it... Kyle

07-05-2014, 01:37 PM	#2
lonelylayla Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ammanford, South Wales Posts: 1,481	Hello Kyle and welcome to SW forum Yes, you are quite right, once you get owned by a tortoise you start of become a bit driven There is always lots of great advice on here which I'm sure will help - have you looked at any of the different species of torts yet and taken a shine to any in particular? To some extent, your choice will be led by how much space you have also how much garden Then of course, do you want one which hibernates of one that doesn't. __________________ Lynne TG Terresteris 1:3:1 Apollo & Layla, Santa, Helpa & Unig TG Iberia 2:3:0 Tonka, LJ, Persephone, Cleo & Clyde Saffron TGG RIP Jaunary 2019 Jasper, Harry & Ruby pussy cats 4 ex bat hens.

07-05-2014, 01:57 PM	#4
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Welcome to the forum Kyle. Ask away with any questions you have and there's always someone willing to offer advice. There are a few breeders in the southwest so it may be worth having a look through breeders lists and seeing what torts are available and what appeals to you. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

07-05-2014, 02:02 PM	#6
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Hi and welcome. Being owned by a tortoise is great! There are plenty tort lovers here to give you good advice x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

07-05-2014, 02:22 PM	#8
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Hello and welcome Kyle. Gordon, where has your list gone ? __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

07-05-2014, 01:51 PM	#3
Titan Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4	Thankyou for your reply... i like the look of the Med species... i was hoping not to hibernate one but obviously if the species has too i will... havent got that much space atm due to moving.... but i was going to get a relativly small one so by the time it needs to be outside i will have a garden... we have a court yard at the moment that would house a run or pen though.... But gonna start with tabletop...

07-05-2014, 02:13 PM	#7
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Hello and welcome i have baby Tunisians and Golden Greek babies that dont hibernate and are not large when fully grown

07-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#9
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	It's too big to keep updating Suze, it changes too often __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

07-05-2014, 02:25 PM	#10
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Aaaahhhhhh that's it, tooooo big But I liked reading it and keeping up to date with things! __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

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