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  1. Pond_Lilly

    Winter eating slowdown

    I posted the initial thread years ago (https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/winter-eating-slows-down.37558/) and once again I see the slow down in eating in my now 6 cherryheads. Interestingly, in 2011 I posted roughly at the same time, Dec. 9. My torts spend their day outside, but sleep inside, as...
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    Burmese star tortoise is winning its race with extinction

    Good news! Captive-bred assurance colonies work, it is a very encouraging development for all tortoise enthusiasts as we all can be a part of captive-bred assurance colonies either directly, or through preserving genetic variety or sharing our knowledge...
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    Tortoises personalities study

    Madagascar’s radiated tortoises have personalities, too https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/madagascars-radiated-tortoises-have-personalities-too/
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    Early morning tortoises and overgrown beak question

    Today was such a lovely morning, so I took some pics of my herd. On one photo you can see Dude, and his overgrown beak, they all eat the same diet, and get regular cuttlebone, yet he is the only one with a beak like that. What should I do, should I get it trimmed at this point by the vet, or...
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    Turtles playing?

    engaging in "incompletely functional behavior differing from more serious versions structurally, contextually, or ontogenetically, and initiated voluntarily when the animal is in a relaxed or low stress setting." Thoughts? Anecdotes? Observations? Like, would a climbing on top of another...
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    So, how smart?

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BJBwhXlBMTK/?taken-by=rescuemom77
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    Northern redfoot with special needs

    So, here is this CL ad for a redfoot with some feet problems. I am seriously thinking about it, but decided to repost in case anyone else is interested. I have 6 cherries, so he will have to live alone, maybe (given his handicap) it is a good thing? In any case, maybe someone else is interested too?
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    Anyone wants to help Northern redfoot with special needs in FL? (CL)

    This is someone's post on CL, http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/pet/5522331881.html I am thinking about it, but maybe someone else is interested too? I have cherries, so he will have to live separately from them.
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    Colors and smooth shell

    I posted this wild tort picture few years ago, but want to ask again. What factors would contribute to bright coloration and smooth shell? In general, what substances torts need to get coloration, where do they get these colors from? I know about carotenoids, but is there anything else? And...
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    Spring is here! A small update on my gang

    Today is really nice outside, so my little herd has been enjoying some sun. Here is a little update with pics. Sunny (she is the biggest one, and I think she is a girl), she is well-tempered and a nice tort all around Berry (possibly a boy, it would be fun to finally sex them and see how...
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    Alligator Snapping Turtle found in Russia's Amur River

    Well, that is a mystery... http://siberiantimes.com/ecology/others/news/n0277-strange-looking-dinosaur-turtle-turns-up-in-river/
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    Found yellow-bellied slider in rough shape today, need help

    Hello everyone, If this request is not allowed here, please remove this post. Thank you. I have found a yellow-bellied slider today and he is in a very rough shape. He has wounds and bites on his hind leg, in fact vet said that someone has been chewing on it. He was covered in maggots and in...
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    Cherryhead, Tampa, Florida

    http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pet/4536081607.html
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    New Cherries!

    Persik (left) and Clovis (right). Sooo cute! P.S. Allegra, Clovis is doing great!
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    Cheap Outdoor Enclosure for Cherryheads

    Hello, I just finished outside enclosure for my cherryhead gang and thought I could share. It is a very cheap one. The major expense was 4 raised bed corners (50 bucks from Gardeners Supply) and two 2x4x8 cut in a half from the store 17 USD). I got all plants from the discount rack at...
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    Time really flies (pics heavy)

    It seems it was just yesterday when I got these tiny torts, so I thought I could share how they've grown! Back in 2011 (left to right Dude, Berry and Sunny) Today (same order :)) Back in 2011 (Berry and Sunny) Today (same water dish :)) New addition, Mr. Pipsi...
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    DNA tests show Lonesome George may not have been last of his species

    Some good news for a change. http://news.yale.edu/2012/11/15/dna-tests-show-lonesome-george-may-not-have-been-last-his-species
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    Please somebody rescue this bone dry redfoot tort in Tampa!

    Still available, OP reposted again on 6/2/13 Initial post: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/pet/3830127751.html New post: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/pet/3845433593.html
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    1+ y.o. redfoot in Tampa, FL (craigslist) 5/26/13

    http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/pet/3830127751.html "Not sure if male or female. Over a year old. Bought February 2012 and was very small. loves yellow summer squash and turnip greens as well as other fruits and veggies. Need him gone soon. Asking 100.00 for him/her. Can have large bag of...
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    3 Red Foot Tortoises in Tampa Bay

    Repost from CL: "I have 2 two year old and one one year old red foot. They're classroom pets, but I'm retiring and need to find them good homes with a knowledgeable tortoise keeper. Not sure of the sexes, but I think there's a male in there someplace. Rehoming fee."...
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