My pair of tortoises

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09-17-2011, 06:13 AM

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great aunt jacqui

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they are unique. never saw this kind. good luck

09-17-2011, 06:19 AM

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They are beautiful

09-17-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim Bohannon

marginated tortoises,

I read that as "marinated tortoises" at first.

Sorry.

Their shells are gorgeous.

09-17-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tazzyjj

Those look fun!! Have you made them a quilt to be lovey on yet?? :-D :-D

That is a really good idea... hm....

09-17-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I can't even imagine what is involved in breeding tortoises! Wine? Dinner? Dancing?

not quite! :) They need a 3 month hibernation, a bath and good food, then they do the rest. After that, when the girl is ready to nest, I have to provide her with a private nesting box, then put the eggs in special incubator for 2-3 months. If everything is just right, SUCCESS!

09-17-2011, 05:09 PM

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Do they roam around or do they need to be caged? Pretty colored shells.

They are in a cage most of the time, but I do let them out to roam in the house almost daily. They love getting out and exploring, and one bedroom isn't enough! they need the whole house! If they come against a closed door that they can look under, they will ram the door until I open it!

09-17-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hannajo

Nice turtles. Be sure to post pics of the babies.

It reminds me of the time we took our 4-year-old to the zoo. When we came to the tortoise exhibit, everyone was so quiet - until our niece yells out in her southern accent, "why's he riding on the other one's back?"

too funny!!!!