Question about indian star tort

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

hello I was wondering if somebody know something about the Indian star can they live in South Florida outside? is it difficult to breed them
do they have more than one clutch a year ?
thanks for helping me
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[Tom]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-17813.html

Get this book and read it.

That can be sensitive to high humidity and cool temps. Imports stand a good chance of not living, statistically speaking. Captive bred ones are reported to do much better.

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Thanks again

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Does someone own an Indian Star in South Florida ??

hi guys
i was thinking of buying me an indian star tort.
i live in south florida and i was wondering if someone what lives here has them, and know if they can live here outside and also be bread ?
thanks for helping

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

hello
i love the indian stars...
i would also like to breed them, can they live in south florida ? also how many clutches do that have ? and how old or big do they have to be.
thanks sandra

 

[abclements]

Re: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

I know nothing about stars but I do know that basically south Florida is about as good as it gets for raising almost every kind of tortoise!

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

oh wow super, thanks so much

 

[tortadise]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Well south Florida is pretty humid for Indian stars. Indians can be a little delicate with humidity and too much of it for that matter. True Sri Lanken stars can handle more of your environment better. Since Sri Lanka is more tropic than the more sub tropic dryer Indian stars natural environment. Females tend to start laying around 1300-1800 grams. I've had as many 6 clutches from one female. Some were 3 egg clutches some were only 2.

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

thanks for telling me ,
i will look then for the Sri Lanka once

 

[skottip]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

I have never had problems in Fl with Indians. As long as they are raised from babies(NOT "CB" European) which are wild caught, they should do fine. No disrespect to any other posts. I personally have raised and bred Indians for many years. Now I am breeding Platynota(Burmese Stars). Never had a sniffle. What part of S FL are you from?

 

[tortadise]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Very good point. That does seem to play a large role in the animals thrive. Wild caught are very finicky anyways. Good points thanks for adding.

 

[EricIvins]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Stars have no problem in Florida. Mine get rained on the majority of the week now that we are in the rainy season, and there are no issues what so ever...

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Re: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Thanks for telling me, im from delray beach close to west palm beach

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If i would get them 4-5inches from california. Would that be ok。?

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[skottip]

RE: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Same thing goes with Leopards. Try introducing an import, not that you can anymore... Pretty much a death wish. I remember when I was buying PB and PP from Strictly for like $65 each for adults. Only thing was, you couldn't keep them alive! On the other hand, I have raised hatchlings to adulthood and they thrive. I do however pay very close attention to the weather when it is wet and "cold". Yes it does get cold here sometimes, but then again, 65 is cold for us down here. lol

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Re: can i raise indian stars in south florida ?

Yes true 65 is cold . I could use a heater? I do that for my sulcats

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May i ask what are PP and Pk sorry im new here dont know all the different kinds

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[KenS]

I maintain my CBB group of Indian stars as follows:
Temps: daytimes highs 80's/ Night time lows 66. (The lows are only certain times of the year,NY winter time.) My humiditiy in my room is anywhere from 50 to 70%. Yes, females will do multiple clutches a season.

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Im close to west palm beach

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There are beautyful!!

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