I had a tortoise as a child but haven't had one since. Brought a 1 year old Horsfield and had the little fellow for nearly a week,. He loves both enclosures i have for him. But the best is the charactor , its coming out every day. Has us in laughter at the things it tries to do. Couldn't get a more friendly tortoise, often has a snooze while on my chest, knows the difference in my wife and my voices. We are very pleased with out buy. I have had several members of the family who wish to do babysitting duties for us when we go on hoilday.