How do i convince my parents to let me get another reptile?

Question

i really want a red foot tortoise (well 2 actually) and she already knows i am very good at keeping a bearded dragon but i would like another reptile either small or chelonian

Answer 1

Have you done your research? It certainly doesn't sound it by the fact you want to buy two...

They require a LOT of space, a lot of money, a lot of a care... they are massively different to bearded dragons.

Being good with one species does not qualify you towards the care of others by default.

Also - how long do you have before you go to university? What will happen to your pets then?

Kids getting pets that live for longer than 5 years is silly.

Answer 2

Remember one thing ( as Curly said in Blazing Saddles ) every reptile you take out of its environment is just another nail in the reptiles collective coffin.We are killing off every living thing on this planet by collecting species and over hunting and de-forestation .The march of mankind is at the expense of everything else.

Answer 3

go to a pet store with a friend and by one a friend  

Answer 4

if u have ure own money u should be able to get 1 but it might be harder to look after than a bearded dragon cause that an the lepard gecko which i have are the easiest to lok after. tortoise are brilliant tho an u shud get 1 if u think u can handle it.

good look with ure mum btw lol

Answer 5

Ask for a baby brother or sister instead, I'm sure the  request for reptile will be more kindly received!

Answer 6

Usually when parents say no to something, they have a reason for it. A red foot tortoise hatchling needs ATLEAST a 2 feet by 3 feet enclosure as the animal grows the size of this habitat should be increased. For ONE adult red-foot tortoise the indoor accommodation should be ATLEAST 6 feet by 4 feet. They grow rapidly and you need to make sure you have the room for a 6 feet x 4 feet enclosure, or else I wouldn't get one. They only grow to be 14'' I know, but you can't keep them in a fish tank even if its a rather large one. They need an open enclosure to keep them from getting illnesses related to moisture. And they also need the large area or you will notice your turtle banging his/her head into the enclosure (on purpose out of frustration) and getting large cuts on his/her head. Their food also gets very expensive. You can't just feed it a regular head of lettuce or romaine lettuce. You need to cut up a mixture of (not just ONE of these, they all contain nutrients essential to their health):

Romaine lettuce

Red and Green Leaf Lettuce

Endive

Escarole

Chicory

Raddichio

Turnip Greens

Mustard Greens

Kale

Collard Greens

and a Spring mix (mixed salad greens in a bag)

Vegetables

Yellow Squash

Zucchini

Winter Squash

Pumpkin

Carrots

Green beans

Fruit

Papaya

Mangos

Strawberries

Apples (NO seeds)

Blackberries

Cactus fruit

Tomatoes

In the wild these turtles also are scavengers and will eat worms, slugs, pill bugs. However I wouldn't recommend feeding it wild caught insects as they carry diseases that house pets are no longer immune to. But you can get superworms or butterworms from a local herp shop and feed it every other week. And once a month I would recommend you feed chicken (or its internal organs), or a boiled egg. An improper diet will result in death and illness of your animal. You also would notice irregular shell growth, this is called pyramiding. And it is a sign of serious malnutrition.

These animals also require UVA UVB bulbs. Without these lights, these animals stop eating because improper temperatures mean they can't digest food. If there is improper lighting you will in addition have many health problems. These light bulbs have to be replaced every 6 months to a year and cost $40 and their ceramic fixtures cost more. Believe me when I tell you.. Dayglo and Nightglo (those little purple and red lights) aren't going to do anything for those animals and they will starve themselves.

There are many more requirements to keep these animals healthy, but these are just the basics. You need to think.. do you have an income to support a tortoise? Will you parents fork over $300 just to get your tortise enclosure started? Will they give you $25 a week to get its food? Will they mind having 3 different light sources constantly over your tortoise? That's a lot of electricity, and these are no energy star compliant bulbs.. There is a lot that comes intop play with owning tortoises. And tortoises.. are very expensive "hobbies".

What do you feed your beardie?

Answer 7

Gather info on the tortoise its life span, how big it will grow to, what to put in its tank,breeding of course, diet, and any health problems you might encounter with that animal. never buy a tortoise for less than $30. I know to some people that anything above $30  sounds expensive. But if a tortoise is less than $30 that means it is probably in poor health conditions and has not been taken care of. I bought my 2 red footed tortoises for $55 each so save up your money. If you get 2 tortoises than

I suggest you get a male and a female because 2 males will most likely hurt each other fighting over territory. If you get a male and female then you get to go through the exciting time of breeding them which is very cool and if you hatch baby tortoises than you can always sell them to other pet owners or to a pet store and you can use that money to buy even more reptiles    

Answer 8

Tell them you would  rather have it instead of a birthday gift.

Answer 9

Erm, I don't know, I don't have any spells. Best thing is to tread carefully, don't go on too much but show dedication to your cause.

You could buy a tortoise table and they're not too big. If you have a spacious bedroom it would be ideal:

http://www.aldwickpets.co.uk/Tortoise.An...

Women like attractive things, so show her the picture.

All pets aren't the same. Have you explained that to many people reptile keeping is a hobby, not just a case of hoarding or having 'too many pets,' because they don't need walking, or training etc. They aren't hugely expensive to maintain usually, and they are quiet. I mean if you told me you had 50 hamsters because you bred them I would be impressed but not shocked, compared to if you said you had 50 horses. Then I would think, how the h**l do you manage or afford that? Numbers don't mean anything.

If you are genuinely interested in them then I think it is a safe and educational hobby for you.

Answer 10

find some one that is selling them cheap and hope fully if you tell them its a great bargin they will buy u another reptile

Answer 11

get info on the tortoise to show you really want them and just convince her  and save you moneny there not cheap

Answer 12

if you can provide the 8foot by 4 foot enclosure there gonna need and pay for it i really cant see the issue

i hope u know how much room your gonna need even for a small one also they cost a bomb. your mums probably worried about the space and money. it will probably be better till you wait till u have your own place