Billna the 2
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Do any one know a tortoise that's easy to breed? Or that's just good to breed?
The best tortoise to breed?
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Billna the 2
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Either for sell or just to help out the population
The initial setup of a breeder colony can be hard, but once settled in, breeding isn't a problem. It takes time to find compatible mates and to adjust new tortoises to the environment. If your talking about hatching rates, Sulcatas tend to be very successful. I believe it's around 75-90%.
There are lots of breeders on the forum who will be able to help you out!
Billna the 2
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That's just what I was wanting to know rates, thanks[emoji4]
Pick a species that is in short supply and high demand, or a species that is still frequently imported from the wild.
I would suggest pancakes, hermanni, marginateds, or Russians.
The world does not need more sulcata breeders. Seems like the supply and demand needs are met for leopards and RFs too. We still import lots of russians from the wild, and I would love to see that need met by captive breeding instead. Indian and Sri Lankan stars are relatively slow reproducers, and there is a need for them too.
I would suggest pancakes, hermanni, marginateds, or Russians.
The world does not need more sulcata breeders. Seems like the supply and demand needs are met for leopards and RFs too. We still import lots of russians from the wild, and I would love to see that need met by captive breeding instead. Indian and Sri Lankan stars are relatively slow reproducers, and there is a need for them too.
Billna the 2
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Thank you very much Tom you have answered my question [emoji4]
Spotted turtle , North America wood , concentric /ornate diamondback terrapin and Florida box are also good choice . High demand , easier to care .
