Is a tortoise a good pet ?

Question

Or would a rabbit be better ?

Answer 1

Both are nice - but I think a tortoise is probably very expensive to purchase and you would need to do some research on them to find out exactly what they can and cant eat and to find out about their hibernating habits etc etc and they also live for many years so its a pet that you will have for a LONG time which might not be a problem now but what about when you are older and want to go on holidays with your mates etc or even travelling - is there someone who will care for it properly.

Rabbits require more attention with petting and cleaning out but are cheaper to buy and are not such a long term commitment as tortoises. They are lovely animals and nice to pet but the hutch and run can be expensive and the hay, food pellets, chewing blocks etc etc  can work out alot of money.

Pros and cons to both.

Answer 2

both of those pets are great pets.

but it depends on you.here's the pros and cons of those pets:

TORTOISE:they're fairly easier to take care of rather than rabbits.they rarely get sick due to their high immune system but of course,there are those times when you have to desperately get it a vet.feeding is just done once or twice a day.and the good side of it is that some tortoise may live longer than you so you can be assured,as long as it is in good health,that it will saty at your side for years.the negative side is that most tortoise keepers,especially young ones and beginner pet owners,get easily bored of tortoise due to their calm nature.some may say that a tortoise is the most boring pet you can have but some may say it is interesting to watch.it depends on the owner.

RABBITS:rabbits are faily great pets too.some owners like their energetic behavior.some just like how cute rabbits are.they are fairly easy to take care of.they are very social animals and they like to interact with their owners making them great pets.unfortunately,there are more negative sides on rabbits than there are positive ones.rabbits have a unique digestive track and eating even the slightest wrong food could lead to death.they also need monthly vet checks becuase rabbits tend to hide thier sickness so you must take it to the vet to make sure it's healthy.also,they must be carefully observed when placed with the opposite s*x unless you want rabbits flocking your house.

so all in all,it depends really on the owner.

but for me,i prefer rabbits.

i hope i helped!

Answer 3

Well, it depends on what you like, or your time with the pet. Rabbits, smells, sometimes so they need baths. They also p**p and pee in their cage. Rabbits may also get lost if you let them out. Tortise, don't need much care. but you need to clean their bowl regularly. Well, it's up to you to choose  

Answer 4

I would pick the rabbit but it matters on you what you like.