after watching the repeat of life on cold blood last night i was amazed by the tortoises and was wondering if any one could recomend a tort which doesnt need expert care(wouldnt want to riska torts life)

sorry for multi posting my computer is playing up

horsefield,hermann, or red

hi i think most captive born tortoises dont really require expert care.yet they do require care and facilities to suit their individual needs. if you are serious about getting a tortoise i would read up as much as possible on the species that are available as captive born hatchlings and see what suits your time and personal situation best.when you have decided what type you prefer ask again and i feel sure there will be keepers and breeders of the species on this forum that can point you in the right direction.

terry

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I don't think you can acctually class any of them as a begginers one, best thing to do is read up on the ones mentioned and then decide on the type you feel able to accomodate, I have all spur thighed so obviously think they're the best but maybe not the easiest, but when you think I have a 55 yr old and a 90 yr old....hmmm well!! Good luck with what you choose, and I'm sure you will be fine. Sue

cheers ive been reading up and i cant keep any. the area i live in isnt that bad but if i kept them outside during the summer they would get stolen by the local thugs. a guy that live near me had his koi carp stolen from his pond