Wow Yvonne, they are huge! I can't even imagine when my sulcatas get big and walking around like that. Also, FYI, I am thinking of taking some eastern box this summer. They are native here in NJ and do well.
Great pics Yvonne and lovely tortoises! Thanks so much for sharing. One of these days, when I decide to actually put roots down in one place I want Aldabs.
*coming from the girl that was born with sand in her shoes.....
Welcome Yvonne, Your pictures are coming through fine. What lovely BIG torts.
I am sure you will be a welcomed asset and have wealth of information to share.
Your burmese is beatiful. Now I know what to look forward to. I have a 9 month old and am getting more come spring. I'm really impressed by mine, it's turned into a little begger.
Itort Wrote:Your burmese is beatiful. Now I know what to look forward to. I have a 9 month old and am getting more come spring. I'm really impressed by mine, it's turned into a little begger.
Yes, the Burmese are my favorite of all the turtles and tortoises that I keep. I don't treat my tortoises as pets, and try to put the food down when they are not looking, so they don't get to associate me with the food, but the Burmese have seen right through that scam, and chase me all over the yard when I'm in there. (for "chase" read lumbering slowly!) A little over 10 years ago, while all of my Burmese were living in the same enclosure, I had an accidental breeding between the two species which resulted in 50 eggs. 19 of them hatched. I have since separated them, and have not had any more breeding luck with either group.
Yvonne
What did the crosses look like? What did their pastrom look like? I agree with you about favorites. I have found it is like my RFs but maybe more intelligent (sorry Terry).
Itort Wrote:What did the crosses look like? What did their pastrom look like? I agree with you about favorites. I have found it is like my RFs but maybe more intelligent (sorry Terry).
There were some with the Mee characteristic and some with Mep characteristics. Two of the smallest that I sold have come back to me because the woman couldn't keep them anymore, and the guy I'm in partnership with had originally wanted to keep 4 of his, so I have 6 of them here. Of those 6, they all have the Mee plastron.
Yvonne
Just out of curiosity (because I'm new to the forum format), when we change the subject like we have from "hello" to talking about Burmese tortoises, should we take our discussion to a different heading or is it ok to continue on the "hello" subject?
Yvonne
thats up to you at this point. this thread will still show up when someone searches for "burmese tortoise"...however it will be easier for others to join the current conversation if you started a new thread in the general discussion area. your call.
josh Wrote:thats up to you at this point. this thread will still show up when someone searches for "burmese tortoise"...however it will be easier for others to join the current conversation if you started a new thread in the general discussion area. your call.
Thanks, Josh: So, if instead of hitting the "reply" button at the bottom of the post I would go to the bottom of the page and hit the "new thread" button? And would the person I was replying to receive my reply?
Yvonne
(sorry to be such a dummy)
if you want to start a general Burmese Tortoise thread (i think this is a good idea), you should probably go to the General Tortoise Discussion forum and create a new thread there. this thread is in the Introductions forum. its probably a better idea to answer specific questions here (it will be easier for folks to find your answers).
(you're not a dummy! remember: there are no 'dummy' questions)
Welcome!! I have enjoyed your comments on other groups for quite some time, it's really great to have you adding your thoughts in here also!