I want to obtain a TORTOISE. Is that a pious belief?Please read my situation?
here's my situation
-i live in Idaho( up north )
-I go to school
-My mom expects me to hold care of it by my self
-I have limited space
-my mom say she will pay for only a little bit
-I've never taken attention of a small animal except fish
-I have a HUGE dog and 2 playful cats(they never tried to eat my fish )
-If i shouldn't carry this what live animal should i get.
please don't say to just acquire stuffed animals because my mom says those are the hardest things to get rid of
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lambs are better.
I;m sorry, but I vote 'no'.
Reasons:
- cold climate means they are indoors most of the year, and most tortoises need space- almost 8'x4' for adults.
- limited space and money. Space was mentioned above. Money- it costs a nice little chunk to buy one and house/heat/feed it.
- dog- the natural antagonist of pet tortoises (many people how have both have have bad experiences with the dog chewing on the tortoise.)
- limited experience. No tortoise is a really 'easy' pet.
Answers: sounds like you have need of a snake look into ball pythons
You should probably start out with something that requires less specialized concern and is not as long of a commitment, if properly cared for a tortoise could easily outlive you. For a first time reptile owner you might want to look into corn snakes or bubble pythons. They will still live a couple of decades with good care but are track less time consuming than a tortoise.
Well you absolutely should NOT get a desert tortoise. They will not do well where you are. Turtles require incredibly specific conditions in order to be healthy. Fresh greens or meat depending on the type...verbs environment free of poisonous plant matter (which many yards/gardens have), warmth controlled for their ability to digest food.
I honestly think you should get something to be exact easier like a gecko or something that can be kept in an aquarium. They live quite a while whether taken care of and you can hold them...plus they are very cute. Just be sure to research what ever type you prefer to get before making the purchase...every type of pet has different requirements and you really should be ready to take proper care. It's tremendously sad how many people lately go and buy some "cute" creature and then get bored and carelessness it soon afterwards. Please don't be that way.
well it sounds like a tortise is not for you because they are 150 pound alne beside out every thing else plus they take a lot of looking after and are indangered to so you involve a licece or summit like that plus the tank takes up loads f space explanation they grow big and live for atleast 1 hundre years
hope this helped
If you really want to enjoy a tortoise and feel that you are ready to handle the responsibility of taking prudence of it on your own then yeah you should get a tortoise. Also you might want to do a bit of research about what description of tortoise you would like to have. I have a turtle of my own - which I own adopted 8 years ago and so far he has been pretty fun and straightforward to take care of and besides that you would be learning closely about them and their nature which is pretty interesting. However you should know that Tortoises and Turtles are cold blooded animals so you would have to supply them with some warmth either next to a warm blanket, heat rock ( which will also help them digest their food ) , or a special storm lantern which is used only for reptiles. Also remember that once you get your tortoise - just similar to any other pet you should never return them or give them up, because that will be a sense of betrayal, you will be showing your tortoise that you have given up on him and they might die out of sadness. Also label sure that his skin does not get too dry and try to bond with him right away as soon as you get him so that he will start to feel safe and comfortable within his new home. Feed him Shrimps, Kale, Fruits, Vegetables, Raisins, Nuts and White Meat ( Chicken this is what my turtle eats, even his vet say that it is safe for him to eat as long as it is not Red Meat etc..) And also you would have to lug your tortoise to see an vet every once and a while to make sure that he is in great shape. I hope All of this information help you out Good Luck ! :)
tortoises do need a lot of time to their precision i would suggest you wait until you are not so busy next to school before you commit to a tortoise, they do need space to move around surrounded by to be happy i am sure you have the dedication to thought for one but you have to take into account whether you want to go to college, will your mom be prepared to care for your pet if you enjoy to go live in halls, perhaps looking at a reptile that is not so long lived until you are settled into a life where you hold more time to dedicate to a tortoise, they are good pets, but how about a corn snake or a leo, they are worthy reptiles to care for but you are not dedicating the next 50 years to a pet, sorry honey it is a righteous pet to get but they need time space and dedication, i don't think at this time near limited space a tortoise is the right pet for you but it is something you can look into when you are more settled in life best of luck honey
I got two this past January, and I hold to say they are great pets...but you really have to dedicate A LOT of time to them. Their hose and cage has to be kept very verbs at all times for their safety and yours. Turtles carry salmonella which can put together you very sick. So keeping them clean is important. I also own a busy schedule and I'm hardly ever domestic but I still manage to find the time to spend with them. If you're willing to commit later I would definitely recommend you getting one.
It sounds like you already have a houseful of responsibility.
One thing to know something like Tortoises is that you can get salmonella from them. So if you do have one you MUST clean up your hands very thoroughly each and every time you feel it or anything it's been on.
