I put my torts out from the day i got then. I have one now thats last years hatch and thats been out this year.Like has been said you dont keep a tort in a viv. I would never buy a tort from a shop there are loads of breeders out there now i know of some good breeders
Hermanns are a great first tortoise i have 4 and they are one of the easiest one i own. Horsfields are good but dig for england. All torts need lots of care but these are the best to start with
bear in mind befor you get one the upkeep is costly and the vets bills is not to be sniffed at. Also you need to check you have a good tortoise vet within reach of you incase it is needed