Tortoises and turtles can make good pets!!! Desert tortoises are protected, and you can apply to be a custodian of one here, if you have a proper, walled yard. But no dog owners--dogs can kill them. They live to be over 100 years old, and they hibernate all winter. My friend has one who has quite a personality. He knocks on their sliding glass door to come in for a visit....but he lives outside in a little den they built for him.
WARNING regarding all reptile pets: Salmonella is a natural part of their digestive system. Always wash your hands after handling any reptile. |