2006-11-12 06:00:42 · 8 answers · asked by zoe c 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Do you have a backyard, and can you build them a habitat? Tortoises are ALOT of work and need alot of space (they get BIG) - you need to do major research before considering one as a pet. With proper care, they can live a long time - possibly outlive you. A tortoise is a major commitment in time and money. As for where you can find them, Petsmart usually carries certain types.
2006-11-12 06:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by BC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a russian Tortoise and it cost me $450 Canadian from PJ pets (canadian also). You don't neccesarily NEED a backyard, but it would be nice for the tortoise to have its own littel vacation outside.
They carry salmonella, but they can be easily avoided if you don't kiss them or eat without washing your hands.
Tortoises can be very cute :)
2006-11-12 13:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by stardancegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they run about 2 to 3 hundred my brother bought one at world wide aquerium
2006-11-12 08:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by daddyskids4life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles can carry salmonella, you have to remember to keep them away from kids, and wash your hands after touching them.
2006-11-12 06:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i to have wanted one now for a long time! i found one at a pet store near where i live. but come to find out someone found it out in the wild and brought it in to them. why can`t i get that lucky!! so if you find out where they have them. please let me know..
2006-11-12 06:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by mouse c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are in canada in the west island you can get one in nature pet store.
2006-11-12 06:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this first: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/firstlandturtle.htm
2006-11-14 08:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to kingsnake.com or reptileauction.com
2006-11-12 15:13:08 · answer #8 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋