to pet lovers do u think a tortoise is a good pet?

Question

i was thinking of getting a tortoise as a pet ... i really like tortoise.. do any of u guys have a pet tortoise ?? if so i would like to knw more about that they eat do and what kind of stuff do they need to be in good health....

Answer 1

Well if your looking for a pet that wont run away from you then a Tortoise is a good pet. They are not high maintenance but are prone to lots of nutritional problems. You have to be sure you are feeding them a broad spectrum green filled diet. Also getting some supplements such as calcium is good. IF you get 2 be sure you get them sexed cause tortoises breed fairly well if in a good environment and females commonly get egg bound. Be sure you understand that Tortoises live a LONG LONG time you could have this well over 50 years sometimes more depends on what kind. I love all animals and I think Tortoises are awesome pets for the right kind of person.

Answer 2

I have 2 tortoises, and have kept tortoises of several types for years.

Tortoises are wonderful pets that:

1. Are major pains in the neck. A tortoise's habitat needs are a bit tricky for many people. Unless you live in a place with a habitat like the tortoise's natural home, you need to provide the right heat, humidity, and lighting at all time. Some torts want very low humidity- tough to do in Florida, etc. Others want very high humidity- which is a pain as well.

2. LONG-LIVED animals. This thing can easily live 30-80 years with good care. Got a plan for what to do if it does? If you are 18 right now, it COULD live until you are 98! You need to care for it each and every one of these days... through moves, marriage, children, school, and nursing homes.

3. Wonderful and personable animals with a different way of looking at life. Fascinating pets!

4. Easy to care for... once the habitat is running right, food is figured out, etc.

5. Each species has pros and cons. For the beginner, the mistake is to buy by price. The cheapest tortoises commonly available are the Russian and Sulcata.

Russians are a bit tricky. They want warm, cool, humid, dry habitats, and do very well/very badly for many people.

Sulcatas are just frigging BIG when adults! Handling a 100lb tortoise strong enough to literally walk through drywall walls or push over small bushes takes some careful forethought. These poor things are often abandoned or neglected when they become inconveniently large.

My FAVORITE beginner tortoises are the Greek, Hermann's and Red-foot (although the last demands high humidity.)

For some good info, try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and http://www.tortoisetrust.org

Answer 3

Tortoises make good pets, yet due on your age, you would be constrained in what you could/ought to get. There are some species of tortoise that get rather super, so as that they does no longer be a good tournament for you, IMO. this is something you ought to attend on until eventually you're older and living on your guy or woman. even if, a Russian tortoise maintains to be small (comparable in length to a field turtle). you will possibly be able to additionally continuously get a field turtle. They make super pets. the version, although, between turtles and tortoises is that maximum turtles are omnivores, which ability no longer basically do they devour vegetables, yet they require protein interior the form of meal worms, snails, slugs, etc and tortoises do no longer; exceptionally much all of them are complete herbivores. in case you rather need to possess a turtle or tortoise, %. up the e book Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies. I examine it as quickly as, and that's a exceptionally good source of information.

Answer 4

I have a Russian tortoise and he is about 17. if you don't want a pet that you might have to pass on in a will i wouldn't advise it. They are not that hard to take care of though. mine eats green beans, carrots, and peas. you have to sprinkle d3 vitamins on their food and make sure they have a big enough enclosure. If you are in a nice area (hot all the time) I would recommend a leopard tortoise but they get big! Russians only get to about 10 inches max. there are alot of different things to look into before getting one. kind, care, etc... Good luck

Answer 5

Do your research on particular breeds...
-some tortoises only grow to a few inches others could weigh upwards 150lbs and require 1/4 of an acre.
-Some like very dry climates others humidity levels at 80%
Be careful of pet stores, i have seen many selling Sulcatta tortoises and not telling people that they WILL grow to be over 100lbs.

Answer 6

A tortoise would be a good pet. I have a turtle and they are very easy to take care of. Make sure he/she has clean water, food, and a good habitat. They like to be sprayed with cool water on a hot day because of some of the tempuratures rate.
GOOD LUCK
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Answer 7

Tortoises are good and easy pets to care for. They eat lettuce (NOT iceberg - too much water), and any greens you can find at the grocer...arugula, kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc...buy whatever greens are on sale. You can also include grapes, orange slices, carrots and other similar veggies.

They prefer a dry, low to moderate humidity environment, sandy soil they can dig in...they dig burrows. Give them a pan of water they can drink from when necessary. In the summer they need some shade because they can't tolerate too much direct sunlight.

Answer 8

I have a russian tortoise.
He eats dandelions, endives, kale, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce. (see russiantortoise.org for more)
He likes to dig and climb around the cage.
What they need to be in good health is the right temperature, humidity in the cage. They need food (of course) and sanitation. Sanitation is key. They also need a hiding spot.

Contact me ([e-mail]) if you are interested in knowing more!

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P.S. If you think you are going to get a tortoise, more research needs to be done

Answer 9

I had one once. My brother left it out in the sun after cleaning the tank and it died. eww...

Answer 10

no they are big and slow and pretty uneventful