I'm happy to report that this show did not go down like the last CTTC show that was reported on. There was NO mixing of species anywhere in the whole show. The small DTs on display had a water bowl. Most of the people were reasonably knowledgeable, although you know, of course, that I disagreed with some of their opinions. The tortoises were all housed appropriately for a quick show and all had acceptable foods items to eat.
One of my favorites at the show were these three Burmese stars.
This species is so rare and precious and to get to see them in person and talk to their owner was a treat. Turns out I already knew the mans wife... Small world.
Didn't get pics, but I gained some insight into the russian breeding mystery. One lady with experience producing russian hatchlings had a great explanation for why some people have success and some don't. "You have to make them happy.", she said. Seriously, this little tidbit really does explain a lot. Possibly about some other species too, like the giants...
The BEST part of the whole show, BY FAR, was our own Heather (Team Gomberg). She set up a totally professional looking booth, complete with visual aids, notebooks with extensive pics demonstrating pyramided vs. non-pyramided leopards, how to set up indoor and outdoor enclosures, and of course the best visual aid and point-prover of all, her very own smooth shelled, well raised leopard tortoise. She was passing out TFO cards and singing the praises of our online tortoise community here, and she was fielding questions and explaining things in a most eloquent way. I stood to the side listening and I just couldn't stop smiling. I (WE) owe her a debt of gratitude for her volunteer service to the tortoise world today. She reached a lot of people with her calm, professional demeanor, clear concise explanations and demonstrations, and her exceptionally well put together display. She spent a lot of time and effort putting together that display and it was VERY well done. Thank you Heather. Thank you a thousand times. GREAT JOB!!!
One of my favorites at the show were these three Burmese stars.
This species is so rare and precious and to get to see them in person and talk to their owner was a treat. Turns out I already knew the mans wife... Small world.
Didn't get pics, but I gained some insight into the russian breeding mystery. One lady with experience producing russian hatchlings had a great explanation for why some people have success and some don't. "You have to make them happy.", she said. Seriously, this little tidbit really does explain a lot. Possibly about some other species too, like the giants...
The BEST part of the whole show, BY FAR, was our own Heather (Team Gomberg). She set up a totally professional looking booth, complete with visual aids, notebooks with extensive pics demonstrating pyramided vs. non-pyramided leopards, how to set up indoor and outdoor enclosures, and of course the best visual aid and point-prover of all, her very own smooth shelled, well raised leopard tortoise. She was passing out TFO cards and singing the praises of our online tortoise community here, and she was fielding questions and explaining things in a most eloquent way. I stood to the side listening and I just couldn't stop smiling. I (WE) owe her a debt of gratitude for her volunteer service to the tortoise world today. She reached a lot of people with her calm, professional demeanor, clear concise explanations and demonstrations, and her exceptionally well put together display. She spent a lot of time and effort putting together that display and it was VERY well done. Thank you Heather. Thank you a thousand times. GREAT JOB!!!
