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Nevfalath · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: Types of Small Tortoises?

Heya all!

I am new to the forum. I am thinking about getting a tortoise. I would like to get one that will stay relatively small, but I am not too familiar with the different types. I was thinking perhaps a Russian Tortoise?

Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks! Very Happy

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dixieee · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:10 am Post subject:

welcome to the board Smile

the ornate box turtle grows up to 4-5"..
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Nevfalath · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestion.

I looked up Ornate Box Turtles, and one site said this:

centex · Level 3 Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 319

Not true......I have alot of experiance with Turtles and Tortoises and I would recommend an ornate for a starter. I would recommend a three toed first but ornates arn't that bad either. Just food,water,temp, and good ole sun light at least twice a week and your good to go. Well room to live and love too

Nevfalath · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:04 am Post subject:

I did a lot of research and I am going to go with a Russian Tortoise. I should have him in about a week or so.
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KSB · Level 1 Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

Good choice Nev, the Ornate turtles are a more sensitive to enviroment conditions than the Russian or Three Toed!

dixieee · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:45 pm Post subject:

well then go for it Smile

i know nothing about land turtles so i just looked for the smallest one and posted it..no personal experience in that
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Nevfalath · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject:

I read that too, KSB. But thank you for confirming it!

An online friend of mine has a 3-Toed Box Turtle, and he is so adorable!! But after reading so much on Russians, I think I am getting attached, hehe.

Also, it's okay Dixee. I really appreciate you looking it up and letting me know. Smile

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KSB · Level 1 Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

Is the three toed something like this?

Nevfalath · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject:

That is my online friend's turtle!! You must be a member of ChatReptiles. Wink

Yes, that is Buttercup, the Three-Toed Box Turtle. Smile

You can see more pictures of her here.
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deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1231

I like the Russians, I think they are adorable. But I think my choice would be a Herman's.

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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

My friend has one. I think they are adorable

Nevfalath · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject:

How large do they get?

Edit: I looked it up. They do seem like a good candidate... an Eastern Box Turtle, a Western Hermann's Tortoise, or a Russian Tortoise have all been said to be good beginner tortoises, and also stay fairly small.

Eastern Box Turtle - 4"-6"
Western Hermann's Tortoise - 4"-8"
Russian Tortoise - 4"-10"

After reading so much on Russian's, I feel so attached to them...but with my luck, I would get the one that grows to be 10 inches!!
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sunny41 · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject:

i know that red foot tortoises is an small size to the males grow about 13.something"( i forgot!i forget esilly!) and females grow about 12.something"or 11.something"
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