Looking for Impressed information

[Steven Busch]

I am looking for some information on the Impressed tortoise. First is there a current stud book for the impressed tortoise? I have not been able to find one. Also is there any idea as to the numbers of breeders in the US at this time?

Thanks,

Steve Busch

 

[egyptiandan]

There is some information out there, I'll have to see what I can dig up. I do believe the TSA has a sort of stud book going for M. impressa.
There are 2 people breeding M. impressa that sell hatchlings, they are Ron Tremper and Dwight Lawson. I do believe Dwight is the species coordinator for the TSA.

Danny

 

[Steven Busch]

Thank you for your response. We found a stud book that seemed to end in 2001, or at least no additional data listed since then.

I have emails and calls in already to Dwight.

 

[Yvonne G]

Don't forget Ralph Hoekstra.

 

[wildak]

I heard of someone named Eldridge in CA. and Jerry Novack.
I have 2.2 2009 from 2 clutches of Lawsons that may or may not be from 2 different females. I have been trying to find some different blood lines also but not at the prices some people are asking. I may be interested in a trade of similar age and size come spring time if your interested.

Bryan

 

[Yvonne G]

I hope Stephen will excuse my slight OT post in his thread...

Hi Wildak (Bryan):

Welcome to the forum!! Please take a moment to start your own thread and introduce yourself.