Thanks for the reply! I had some reservations when I brought my Russian friend home, and they turned out to be right on. As soon as I settled in for the night and my son went to say good night to them (there is nothing like a child's love for his pets!) He came running in to tell me he had bubbles in his nose. Right away bad sign right? Damn pet stores. The shop owners exact word were-"guaranteed healthy" and I planned on bringing him to the vet this week any way to have his poop examined and what not. I am lucky to have a vet that knows about turtles and she told me when I brought my boxy in for his first exam that even tho some shop ownwers will say bred in captivity it isnt always true and wild caught turtles can have parasites to begin with. So first thing Monday a.m I called the shop and asked to please bring him back. I hated to do it but I first of all didn't want to risk my boxy getting a URI and secondly want a healthy turtle! The owner said no problem and will hold him for a month for or so I can decide if he is the one I want, and so I can monitor his health(I go in at least once a week between fish food and rabbit treats..did I mention we also have a mini lopp? and a betta?)I think I will end up just getting another boxy tho. Shelly(my 3 toe) really came to life when I brought the tortoise home and I think she will love having a friend that can live with her....a mate so to speak. Whereas the tortoise would need his own little habitat. Wow that was alot longer then I planed! By the way your dogs are lovely! Can't wait til I buy a home of my own so I can get a dog of our own!