Med Torts

[moormax]

I have been thinking/researching getting at tort for some time now, but I am still finding it difficult to decide so many different types. Lol
I think that it will probably end up being a med tort though cause most of the other species grow to be very large. The thing that scares me the most is the hibernation thing. I suppose most of you have this fear wach year though.
The question then is what species should it be?
I am new to torts but have kept bearded dragons for some years now.

I agree that it should be a med tort, hermanns are my faves!!!!!
www.tortoise-world.com for a list of breeders!
Josh

[clairekentuk]

Or there is a list on the homepage for this site.
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/breeders.htm

[sandy]

There are quite a few med torts to choose from.
Ibera, graeca graeca, hermans and marginata, then there are the horsfields. All excellent
tortoises for first timers. Although you have beardies, torts are a little different to keep<g>, but
lots of similarites too.

[moormax]

I have bought books and read alot of answers to different questions on here, to try and get as much info as poss before selecting.
It took me about 6 months to decide what lizard to get, if I hadn't taken that long though i would of got an iguana and regretted it once it was fully grown

Thanks for all your input

[Eire_Ade]

Hi Moormax,

Firstly welcome to the forum and secondly, it's great to see people doing their homework before buying a tortoise.

Like many have said, a tortoise is for your life and your childrens lives too.

Don't be affraid to ask as many questions as you like, we are a helpful friendly bunch.

Ade

[moormax]

Thanks alot everyone. It good to know that there are friendly and helpful people willing to spend a bit of time helping with advise