| If you are thinking of getting a little baby tortoise to | | | | then have a better idea of what type of |
| care for there a number of things to consider before | | | | environment you will have to provide for your pet. |
| embarking on this major decision. These creatures | | | | There are many different types of tortoise from |
| are one of the longest lived creatures on the planet. | | | | which to choose but if you try to imagine their |
| But, only if they are cared for in the correct type of | | | | natural wild habitat and see if you are able to mimic |
| enclosure. For this reason you will have to think long | | | | this as far as is possible, you will have some idea of |
| and hard if you are truly able to provide a home for | | | | which species to choose. Remember too, you will |
| one of these fascinating animals. Remember, that | | | | have to provide a relatively large enclosure for your |
| they may outlive both you and your children! | | | | new pet. The average rabbit hutch may be adequate |
| Please don't let this word of warning deter you too | | | | for a very short time but you will have to consider |
| much however, as they make wonderful companions | | | | providing a suitable enclosure with vital heating and |
| if they are kept in the correct manner. I have kept | | | | lighting in order to provide an optimum living |
| tortoises for over twenty years and still have my | | | | environment for you new companion. |
| first tortoise that I was given as a teenager! I'm not | | | | Tortoise - pets for life is how you should approach |
| sure who has more wrinkles though? | | | | keeping one of these creatures. They require much |
| Do some research into what type you will be best | | | | more input from you than you may at first think but |
| suited to caring for before you even go to look at | | | | if you do decide this is the pet for you, you will not |
| them in the pet shop or at the breeders. You will | | | | be disappointed! |