» Site Navigation |
|
|
» Quick Moderation |
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
» Ads |
|
|
 |

06-29-2002, 01:30 PM
|
|
Regular RTB User

|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Syracuse NY
Posts: 136
Level up: 90%, 53 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
|
61188
I'm thinking of getting my 4 year old a turtle or tort. Any reccomendations.
[addsig]
|

07-01-2002, 07:18 PM
|
 |
Soul Doubt
  
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Carrollton, TX
Posts: 5,539
Points: 28,585, Level: 51 |
Level up: 95%, 65 Points needed |
Thanks: 325
Thanked 955 Times in 645 Posts
|
|
|
61501
Funny you ask...I'm in the same position. I'd like to get some input too
[addsig]
__________________
Tired of people with signatures that take up the whole screen? Turn signatures off under "Edit Options" in the User CP.
This tip brought to you by the Coalition of People Who Don't Care What's In Your Collection.
|

07-01-2002, 07:24 PM
|
 |
Squirrel Bait
 
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In a refridgerator box
Posts: 4,946
Points: 14,124, Level: 36 |
Level up: 10%, 726 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
|
61502
Well, anything that lives in water, primarily, is gonna be a lot of work compared to one that doesn't live in water.
Anything that gets big can be a lot of work, especially if you live in a climate that has cold winters. Can't leave them outside then if they are a desert dweller.
Easiest way to know, is to look at pics of some, to see what you like and what their adult size will be, learn all you can on the species you like then narrow it down to one you can manage to keep in good house and health.
[addsig]
|

07-01-2002, 07:52 PM
|
 |
Retired
  
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Georgia
Posts: 9,028
Points: 30,825, Level: 53 |
Level up: 98%, 25 Points needed |
Thanks: 80
Thanked 1,146 Times in 568 Posts
|
|
|
61507
Personally, I am partial to Red Foot torts. They don't get too big and have great personality.
[addsig]
|

07-01-2002, 09:23 PM
|
 |
Guru of Poo
 
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Atlanta Ga
Posts: 11,443
Points: 24,642, Level: 48 |
Level up: 10%, 908 Points needed |
Thanks: 99
Thanked 534 Times in 292 Posts
|
|
|
61521
Russian torts are sweet, easy to care for and only get about the size of a large box turtle...and are fairly inexpensive too.
[addsig]
|

07-01-2002, 10:18 PM
|
 |
Guru of Poo
 
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Atlanta Ga
Posts: 11,443
Points: 24,642, Level: 48 |
Level up: 10%, 908 Points needed |
Thanks: 99
Thanked 534 Times in 292 Posts
|
|
|
61525
Something to keep in mind: Reptiles do carry salmonella as it is part of their natural gut flora bacteria as it is yours. Children and people with certain illnesses may get sick from exposure. It seems to be more of a problem with young reptiles (turtles under 4 inches) and with people under the age of 21. Both humans and reptiles seem to build more of a resistance to it with age. Children should keep handling of any turtle or tortoise to a minimum and should be made to scrub up with antibacterial soap immediatly after any handling....and never bring any baby turtles or iguanas into a household with children.
[addsig]
|

08-12-2002, 06:17 PM
|
|
|
|
69668
this info is from maturtlerescue..copy/paste..
<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>In the post "what type of tort do you recommend" I have concerns with mixing two different species of turtles and it is a much worse scenario if you are considering a tortoise with a turtle. Both have entirely different needs, foods, environment, and the like, and there would be no way that we could provide an environment where both would be comfortable. THe best thing to do is to get the same species of turtle you already have. </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
[addsig]
|

08-12-2002, 07:13 PM
|
 |
Soul Doubt
  
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Carrollton, TX
Posts: 5,539
Points: 28,585, Level: 51 |
Level up: 95%, 65 Points needed |
Thanks: 325
Thanked 955 Times in 645 Posts
|
|
|
69694
__________________
Tired of people with signatures that take up the whole screen? Turn signatures off under "Edit Options" in the User CP.
This tip brought to you by the Coalition of People Who Don't Care What's In Your Collection.
|

08-13-2002, 07:58 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
 
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 11
Level up: 4%, 482 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
|
69827
While it is a great learning experience for children to be involved with other living creatures because it can teach them to have respect for these creatures, turtles and tortoises in general do not make good pets for them. It is true that they can carry salmonella and this can be transmitted to children and adults alike, they are not easy maintenance pets and it is an abosolute that an adult be the primary care giver. Another aspect is that turtles and tortoises dont taketo kindly to a lot of handling and children love to play with them. Too much handling can cause significant stress to the tortoise and with stress comes illness. Also if you are contemplating purchasing a tortoise from a pet store most, if not all are wild caught animals. They have all endured a lot of stress prior to presenting in the pet stores and are often quite ill and riddled with parasites. I have an online article on my website that deals with pet store purchases and it can be found at: http://www.maturtlerescue.org/turtlepet_stores.htm
This article goes it to great detail concerning pet store purchases.
Debbie
[addsig]
|
 |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
| Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
|
Gopher Tort Pic
|
BWSmith |
Turtles,Terrapins & Tortoises |
6 |
03-26-2003 06:15 AM |
|
Russian Tort
|
eddie |
Rescues |
3 |
07-25-2002 06:08 AM |
|
Another TORT...
|
Lori_SnakesRule |
Rescues |
5 |
06-04-2002 05:14 AM |
|
What type of lizard
|
ReptileJr |
Other Lizards |
1 |
04-22-2002 10:31 AM |
|