Do You Want to Buy a Tortoise?

If your answer to this is yes then there are a fewkeeping a tortoise?
things you will need to consider before making aThese are just a few of the questions you need to
decision. When you are thinking you would like to buyanswer before you even go to look at any chelonian.
a tortoise rather than any other type of family petYou must do some homework into how to keep and
these are just some of the basic facts to consider.care for your pet as they may appear at first glance
1. What type would be best suited to your lifestyleto be almost maintenance free, after all you don't
and budget?have to take them for a walk two or three times a
2. How much time and money do you have to careday! But, these little creatures do require a relatively
for your new pet?high amount of input from you in order to ensure
3. How much room will your pet require to live happilythey have the correct living conditions, correct diet
and healthily?and are able to live without stress and discomfort.
4. What sort of diet will your pet require?If you want to buy a tortoise for a family pet they
5. What do you have to provide in its enclosure incan make the perfect companion depending on your
order for it to thrive?expectations and level of commitment. There are so
6. Can you keep more than one type or species inmany different species from which to choose and
one enclosure?there will be a suitable one for your circumstances.
7. What to look for when you are thinking of gettingThe worst thing you could do is not to do your
a baby tortoise?homework and research and find yourself with a
8. Questions to ask the breeder or owner of the petgiant tortoises which requires a huge input of both
shop?money and time! Also remember tortoises are very
9. How to spot if your pet is sick or injured beforelong lived so you will have to ensure you and your
you buy?family are happy to take on this life-long
10. What are the legal requirements (if any) tocommitment.