I have some observations on how a large amount of perlite could get in a hatchling. I have noticed that a hatchling with an external yolk could take in perlite as it internalizes its yolk sac over time. This could explain perlite with in a hatchling considering the yolk sac is an extension of...
Need a male Libyan tortoise for my breeding program. Flexible about terms. Prefer Buying tortoise but would consider breeding loan and sharing offspring. Thanks, Linc Michal
I am from South Carolina, I keep mainly greek tortoises for many years (Libyans,Moroccan,Iberas, buxtoni). We have a great climate for keeping tortoises. Almost always sunny and unlimited weeds (Clovers,Vetches, Plantains etc)and lots of space to run around. I am a Biologist by profession...
Those are outstanding pp juveniles. If the breeder was Chris Rodriquez, others please be careful when buying from him. I had a bad experience with hatchling failure syndrome ( Failure to Thrive) with three pp babies I got from Mr. Rodriguez. All three died a slow death over 6 weeks. I...
You have done a great job raising that tortoise. As everyone says its called a Testudo graeca ibera probably from Western Turkey. I have three adults I raised from little ones that looked just like yours. My tortoises are about as pretty as greek tortoises get. Your tortoise should be just...
Have you seen the Video called 'Stigomochelys pardalis pardalis male', Its shows an enormous SA leopard tortoise running around a yard in Italy. Its a must see if you like SA leos.
I have seen a lot of nice south african leopard tortoise from Italy on the Internet. It would be nice if their offspring could be legally brought into the country. Have you seen the videos of Tartaruga Beach shows held in Italy- lots of great tortoises.
The Zagros Mt tortoise is the subspecies Testudo graeca buxtoni (perses). They live in western Iran and southeast Turkey. They are variable in shape and color. I keep this tortoise. My female has a shell shape which is flat somewhat like a russian. Her carapace has a pattern of reddish...
Hi Katy, I agree that dry conditions seem to have something to do with blocking the nares (nostrils) and cause the squeaking. It is important to watch how your tortoise is breathing. If you can hear it breathing, sneezing and /or see open mouth breathing you could have a respiratory infection...
Hi Tom, I think I am having problems sending replies to your E mails. I am glad the girls are laying eggs. Whose been laying, Hamburger, V? All your girls are beautiful anyways. My E mail is [email protected]. Thanks, Linc