COLD DARK ROOM

[Tidgy's Dad]

Why are they useful in the enclosure? I sometimes see them on baby as well. And if they are good for the enclosure should I leave them then?

They eat rotting matter and poop, help keep things clean.
Many people like them in the enclosure, others don't, it's up to you.
I've never had any.

 

[CarolM]

Beautiful ! I love the beach, the water and the sundown.

Thought about you when I took them.

 

[Moozillion]

Sparky says hi to everyone. View attachment 227566

Hi, Sparky!!!!!! What a little CUTIE you are!!!!!

 

[CarolM]

They eat rotting matter and poop, help keep things clean.
Many people like them in the enclosure, others don't, it's up to you.
I've never had any.

Okay. I will just use the tape then as it will just keep the population under control. Will they harm baby if she ingests some of those babies while drinking the water? Or do they count as protein?

 

[Moozillion]

Nice site, but I think it's mostly about the USA.
This fossil is presumably from New Zealand so a more international forum may be more appropriate.

Actually, although I BOUGHT it in New Zealand, I was told it was from the Gobi Desert. Sorry for any misunderstanding. @Tidgy's Dad

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Okay. I will just use the tape then as it will just keep the population under control. Will they harm baby if she ingests some of those babies while drinking the water? Or do they count as protein?

Even for veggie tortoise like my Tidgy, ingesting a couple of these is no bother at all.
I think a huge number would have to be gobbled for them to be classed as a protein meal!

 

[CarolM]

Even for veggie tortoise like my Tidgy, ingesting a couple of these is no bother at all.
I think a huge number would have to be gobbled for them to be classed as a protein meal!

Lol. Okay thank you for the help.

 

[Moozillion]

Actually, although I BOUGHT it in New Zealand, I was told it was from the Gobi Desert. Sorry for any misunderstanding. @Tidgy's Dad

If it's said to be from China, does that lessen its value, or make the identifying criteria more stringent?

 

[CarolM]

Well it is now 00.26. Bed time I think. Enjoy the rest of your afternoons.

 

[CarolM]

If it's said to be from China, does that lessen its value, or make the identifying criteria more stringent?

Good luck.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Actually, although I BOUGHT it in New Zealand, I was told it was from the Gobi Desert. Sorry for any misunderstanding. @Tidgy's Dad

Gobi desert still not in the USA.
Turtles do occur there, but I understand all export is now prohibited, so this makes this one very rare indeed, outside Mongolia/ China.
I still think it's real and most incredibly rare, valuable and beautiful.
But I Could be wrong.

 

[Moozillion]

Gobi desert still not in the USA.
Turtles do occur there, but I understand all export is now prohibited, so this makes this one very rare indeed, outside Mongolia/ China.
I still think it's real and most incredibly rare, valuable and beautiful.
But I Could be wrong.

WOW!!!!! Thanks, again!
Louisiana State University is quite a big university, only about 50 miles from here. I'm currently thinking of calling the paleontology department to make an appointment for them to look at it and determine if it's real or not.
I don't know ANY dealers, and am a TOTAL babe-in-the woods with this.

 

[Bee62]

Sabine you don't sound old at all. You are also still young.

I am not as young as I wanted to be.

 

[CarolM]

WOW!!!!! Thanks, again!

Sounds like you have a diamond there.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

If it's said to be from China, does that lessen its value, or make the identifying criteria more stringent?

Gobi desert China is more likely as a location, makes it possibly more common, but as export is supposed to be prohibited and most available are faked it will still be worth a lot if real.
It does increase the chance of it being a fake; you could be right about the addition of crocodillian scutes, I would go to TFF.

 

[CarolM]

Okay. Now I am really going to bed. Lol I am addicted. Anyway goodnight and sleep tight.

 

[Moozillion]

Gobi desert China is more likely as a location, makes it possibly more common, but as export is supposed to be prohibited and most available are faked it will still be worth a lot if real.
It does increase the chance of it being a fake; you could be right about the addition of crocodillian scutes, I would go to TFF.

OK.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I am not as young as I wanted to be.

I am not as old as i wish to be!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Okay. Now I am really going to bed. Lol I am addicted. Anyway goodnight and sleep tight.

Night night, Carol, sweet dreams of horses, fossils and cheese!

 

[Bee62]

Aaah Sparky is adorable.

Sparky is cute.