"STARS maintained"

[Redfoot NERD]

I've been told this is how they are supposed to look -

The large female is a 2000 captive hatched that I've had since 2004.. notice the smooth growth? The yellow squash has been a staple in their diet.

Other views, etc. coming soon...

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

They look great!!!! Did you get all of them when they were younger?

 

[wellington]

They look very nice

 

[Redfoot NERD]

They look great!!!! Did you get all of them when they were younger?

Yes.. the 3 on the lower right [ 2.1 ] I've had for three years. Star tortoises grow very slow.

The 2 at the top of the pic [ 1.1 ] have been here going on 5 years.

 

[DesertGrandma]

Very pretty. Are you able to breed any of them yet?

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Very pretty. Are you able to breed any of them yet?

Joy I'm sure she is old enough at 12.. waiting for the boys to catch up now.

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A closer look at her -

 

[CLMoss]

Very nice Stars!

 

[jackrat]

Looking good,Terry.

 

[TortieLuver]

Very beautiful

 

[Redfoot NERD]

There's somthin' about getting a few pics of your favorite STARS!

( be sure to "Click to view full-size" - click twice actually )

Gettin' in close -

Young pair -

And little boy -

It's perfectly normal for the "Mainland/Indian" STARS to grow up with a 'smooth' carapace!

 

[Neal]

They look good Terry, and very right about them growing smooth.

How are your's - personality wise?

 

[pam]

Awesome pictures

 

[Redfoot NERD]

They look good Terry, and very right about them growing smooth.

How are your's - personality wise?

Neal they are like little puppies... they literally come running when they see me! I tickle their pulsing throats [ they get excited knowing they are about to eat ] and rub their heads.

The yellow squash.. dandelions.. North American violets/weeds,etc. and occasional mushrooms [ store bought ] combined with the high humidity and temps [ inside and out ] aids in the 'proper' growth. Pics don't lie!!!

Female then - [ 4" SCL ] -

Last July - [ after rain ] - yes I let them get rained on.. and the temps were in the high 80's and so was the humidity!

and today - [ note ruler ] -

Sorry - it's difficult getting 'decent' pics of her outside.. she won't sit still!

 

[jobeanator]

interesting, so terry including squash during every meals won't have any health issues or any other issues with stars? I rarely give my stars squash but maybe its time to include it more when feeding...
-joby

 

[Redfoot NERD]

interesting, so terry including squash during every meals won't have any health issues or any other issues with stars? I rarely give my stars squash but maybe its time to include it more when feeding...
-joby

Don't know what you.. or anyone else.. feeds your stars Joby - look at what was said under the group shot! Staple means main part of their diet.. not included - see anything else on their plate?

'Spose when they come upon a patch of what they like they park and feast there 'til it's gone? One thing at a time works for them and it's so much easier to provide that way too.

Pics don't lie..... [ soon be 8 YEARS I've kept them alive and healthy --- DUH!!! ]

 

[Hustler]

Terry,
What kind of mulch are you using and do you soak it?

 

[HtVic]

my lucky is not even 1 yet, and yes, stars grow very slow

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

They look great! Though..... Maybe a little pyramidding?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Very nice!

 

[dhru1999]

RE: "STARS maintained"

They look so cute! I hope lily turns put to look like them