Non Hibernating torts

[EVIEMAY]

My biggest is 6 - she is 14" and weighs 7 kgms - they have a big outdoor enclosure.

They were kept indoors until this year though.

They are a lovely tort to keep - very friendly.

[Frase]

yeah i bet they are, how many kids can you fit on the back of an adult? hehe just playing. I'm more than happy with my lil guy for the time being.

[blazingtortoise]

Originally Posted by SteveCourty

Thanks guys spoke to the gf yesterday and we were discussing torts and she said she wouldnt want one to hibernate for her 1st so good job i found that out 1st! Anyone no of a good caresheet?

I'd go to the TPG (tortoise protection group) caresheet as a first look. Similar to shelled warriors caresheet in fact, which is also recommended.

Redfoots are great but do get larger than most med species so you have to have indoor heated accomodation all year round. Obviously as they get big they need more indoors space!

[deerhound]

Hingebacks are my favourite. They are easy to care for and easy to feed as they can eat fruit and veg . There are loads looking for homes too as everyone overlooks these. Mine is 7 inches at the moment and is 5 year old so not a small tortoise but not huge either.

[SteveCourty]

How big will a red get? And how big would a horsefield get to?

[Frase]

reds are like 14-16" i think horsfields are like 10" or so

[SteveCourty]

Ok so a reds 50% bigger. Now im unsure. Do i get her a hibernating one. She still doesnt no so i cant ask her although she was using my account on here last nite so has probably seen :S Either way itl be the wrong thing to do lol

[Frase]

yes, your right there, you wont get the right one no matter which you choose. Just bare in mind your current space situations and the like before making a final decision.

Matt

[SteveCourty]

Well i was buying a tort table but due to costs and the fact im pretty handy with wood i may have a go myself so im looking at a 5ft by 2ft table to start with then il look at putting a second 2 1/2 ft deck on it as well. But as itl be a brand spanking new baby one itl only be little so the second deck will go on at a later date

[Frase]

yeah. Well its just down to your preference then really Ste.

Good luck making your table throw up some piccys when you eventually do it.

Only issue i can see with that idea....aint the mrs gonna catch on lol.