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  1. steven nix

    *wanted* terrestrial turtle in Georgia

    It says NATIVE to Georgia. And there has already been a discussion about this on this forum.
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    *wanted* terrestrial turtle in Georgia

    No it specifically says eastern, Florida, gulf coast and three toed. They don’t prohibit non native species unless they’re dangerous to people.
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    *wanted* terrestrial turtle in Georgia

    I am aware. Are you aware there are other box turtles not native to Georgia?
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    Aestivation

    Do box turtles have to aestivate or is it as needed? And is every breed that aestivates or brumates the same on this matter?
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    *wanted* terrestrial turtle in Georgia

    I don’t know if these wanted posts ever get any traction but thought I’d try it. I would like to adopt a couple of box turtles, or elongated tortoise, or Russian. I keep red foot tortoises currently, so I am not new to keeping turtles, but would like to expand to other breeds. I’m in Georgia...
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    Who’s that Pokémon?

    So my mother in law has a pond behind her house, and the turtles from the pond love her garden. Once a year I have to relocate at least one. I’ve moved a small snapping turtle, a hatchling wood turtle(I think) and this one. Does anyone know what breed it is?
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    FLEX SEAL uses for tortoise keeping

    Why not just line the box with thick plastic or pond liner?
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    Do tortoises talk?

    I’ve noticed they communicate in different ways. Like A lot of bullying is non aggressive body language.
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    My FED-EX story. Let me vent!

    Why do breeders only ship thru FedEx? All of them that I can find do. Fedex is always late, often times they can’t find my address even tho no other carrier has issues. One fedex deliverer almost fumbled a tortoise and acted like he didn’t know the package said live animal. If they don’t find my...
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    Raising large species

    Thanks guys! Leopards are beautiful. I can't wait to get him.
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    Raising large species

    Hey guys, I'm researching for a new addition to my family. I've always cared for turtles and am well educated on maintenance. Live in Georgia, with a fenced yard and a whole room dedicated for winters. Looking for some ideas for a large breed other than a sulcata. I was wondering if there is...
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    I'd be interested in the russian tortoise if you haven't already found a home. I live in acworth...

    I'd be interested in the russian tortoise if you haven't already found a home. I live in acworth GA. We could meet half way.
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