[Power Cosmic]

Originally Posted by Sitting on the speaker

I should have known you'd reply Janos :P

I'm...not really sure. One of the species that don't grow big xD

God I sound like a noob. I've done loads of research...Just not on various species. Are the species that big a deal? I know a shop down the road sell ones...of a variety that don't grow bigger then your palm. I was planning on those.

I think the main part of me thats hanging back is what if I get my wish and get to go travelling? I couldn't take it with me.

Species matters just due to size, temperament, and a whole host of other stuff that I'm probably forgetting.

Hm, also, about the shop selling the tortoise that doesn't grow bigger than your palm..I'd be sceptical, since a lot of shops can be a bit unscrupulous, since they might just be young one. A horsefield's tortoise doesn't need the paperwork I mentioned before, as far as I know.

I might be wrong, but ask them the species and wiki it, just to be sure.

Another thing I should point out about tortoises, they're VERY long lived. As in, if they're treated right and are in the right conditions/good health and stuff, they can expect to live from 50-80 years, depending on the species.

If you're wanting a small one, I'd recommend a horsefield's, here's a really good care sheet for it, it'll tell you all you need to know.
http://www.thereptilian.co.uk/care_s...sefieldii.html