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Turtles, Terrapins and Tortoises V6, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 20 2013, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(mozambique @ Jul 19 2013, 03:55 PM) Hi Guys, I have a question but I don't know whether this is the right place to find the answer. Recently I have seen from various sources posting the sale of star tortoises with legal permit. I am just wondering how is it possible when the countries of origin have imposed a ban on it? If they are illegally smuggled into Malaysia, how did they obtain the permits? Just thought maybe we can discuss about this topic here.. peace. Usually someone will pop up and start basing with rude & arrogance in explaining you should know that you should read those by yourself etc if based on previous threads... Anyhow, I did have some conversation with Jabatan Perhilitan Semenanjung Malaysia @ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jabatan-Perh...208535215826654 about legal permit and they did provide a detailed answer. So you might want to contact them to have more precise respond. Would love to know the answers too! Do share with us when you find it!
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 23 2013, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(mic_tcs @ Jul 21 2013, 07:50 PM) Just as Sam said, with the current law endorcement in Malaysia, you can always legalize illegal stuff in Malaysia, provided you have money QUOTE(mozambique @ Jul 22 2013, 12:00 PM) I guess money talks in this case?  Too bad I don't know why way. Could come handy one day though. This post has been edited by Mr.Docter: Jul 23 2013, 07:24 PM
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 23 2013, 07:24 PM
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QUOTE(Dagashi @ Jul 23 2013, 01:10 PM) Used tree bark previously.. Then changed to moss. Moss not good. Too much moisture.. Fungus grow. Now using tile and newspaper. Newspaper mostly to soak pee. Thier enclosure got lots of texture? Rocks and tree logs take up most space.. Our stars love to climb. I see. Thanks for the info! May I know your average temp and humidity?
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 23 2013, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(mozambique @ Jul 22 2013, 11:57 AM) Oh, didn't know u r from Kedah. In that case, u should be looking for vet near to u rather than travelling all the way to kl. Cheers..  Don't think we have tortoise vet in here...  Will do some searching before go to KL with my tortoise. Tried to contact your vet's email but its a dead email. Will give him a call soon for inquiries. Thanks for the info!
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 23 2013, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(mozambique @ Jul 23 2013, 09:43 PM) Oh, I didn't know the email doesn't work. Usually I just give him a buzz. Let me know if the number doesn't work. I learn new things from this book: http://home.mindspring.com/~fifereptiles/id2.htmlIf possible, you may consider to purchase it.  Not for my species  Now I am currently searching for female tortoise to be mate with my tort. The chance are simply astronomical.
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 24 2013, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(mozambique @ Jul 24 2013, 02:08 PM) I would like to add radiated & aldarba tortoises to my collection..  Aldabra will grow too huge for average capacity. That's my very first criteria before deciding to opt any species - size. I see a lot of people buying hatching Sulcata because its cheap and cute during small, but its a walking bulldozer-will be. I heard they can erode the home cement foundation if you don't provide sufficient depth for the to burrow
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Mr.Docter
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Jul 26 2013, 07:02 AM
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QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Jul 24 2013, 07:52 PM) Just a note to diff (my observation and experience anyway ) on the sulcata - they dig to get away from heat and to moisture in their native homeland !! But here in malaysia just a hide or shade and most wont dig too much so as to form burrows - just a depression on the surface !! And our mud are wet enough just 1-2" into ground !! Peace just sharing my view Thank you for sharing your thought! I am sure you own Sulcata, how huge is him already as well as his age?
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Mr.Docter
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Aug 13 2013, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE(wKkaY @ Aug 11 2013, 08:22 PM) Wow I'm getting brown algae blooming all over my tank again. I did a full water change last Monday so this bloom happened quite quickly. We tortoise owner have relatively lesser problem comparing to turtle owner it seems, at least based on this thread. Shifting love, maybe?
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Mr.Docter
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Aug 21 2013, 07:30 PM
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Mr.Docter
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Aug 24 2013, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(wKkaY @ Aug 21 2013, 11:53 PM) After about 5 months, this slider is starting to show signs of new scute growth coming up from under  Hopefully it won't be long before the retained scutes get pushed off!  And this one just shedded its marginal scutes, revealing nice green scutes underneath!  Very beautiful! May I know his age?
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Mr.Docter
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Aug 27 2013, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(YeW91 @ Aug 27 2013, 05:21 PM) HELP ~my little indian star tortise get white eye , any idea how to cure ? Antibiotic cream?
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 5 2013, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 2 2013, 06:19 PM) hey all sifus, i am new to tortoise, plan to get sulcata, but issit hard to rare? And anyone know how to breed? Hey, Sully is generally great for beginner but I might suggest you to do some research especially regarding their adult size, see if you able to accommodate them in their proper size/habitat. Hermann tortoise is not quite famous in Malaysia if I am not mistaken.
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 5 2013, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 5 2013, 07:20 PM) i think i getting hermann tortoise tomorrow. hmm, gonna do kaw kaw research today What's the age, size and price? Would be cool if you can post a pictures of that little fella.
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 5 2013, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 5 2013, 08:41 PM) here's the photo, bout 2 inch, RM450. price ok? [attachmentid=3707662] [attachmentid=3707663] Looks good. Better get it in pair as you will have a chance to breed them in future, since this species is relatively rare locally. Also I assume the price don't come with Perhilitan license?
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 5 2013, 08:56 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 5 2013, 08:55 PM) The price comes with license. I couldnt get 1 pair, got budget constraint, sigh.. both gonna cost me like a bomp... Ahh its okay lah, you can pair him up in future. He have a long life ahead, no rush
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 6 2013, 06:10 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 5 2013, 08:58 PM) Yeah, btw do you know whats their age for mating? the seller told me about 20 years old, i was thinking dafuq, by that time i already 50 years old Normally pretty much at that age range. They can easily life for 80 years old lol. Tortoise is a special kind of hobby/interest/love that really need a solid commitment. You might need to pass them to your kid as a family heritage
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 8 2013, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(ROTiJOHN @ Nov 6 2013, 07:55 PM) yeah bro. i bought mine, [attachmentid=3709175] [attachmentid=3709177] i open up the top glass already, as the ventilation is bad. Looks lovely. Does it try to climb the glass border? Some guidance advise to cover the transparent glass border if the tortoise tried to climb it as it gives them perspective that they are trapped and there is world out there to be explore.
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 18 2013, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(xsaintx @ Nov 12 2013, 11:44 PM) Hi, im planning to get red footed tortoise, where do you guys usually source for their food ie greens? From the list i think the more common ones are sawi, red lettuce, rockets but whatabout dandelion leaves, cactus or hibiscus? Is there any place that sell them or do i pluck from roadside...? Hi, I usually just shopping in Tesco/Giant while buying stuff for the household. Flowers and cactus just pick around my home. Also my tort diet is 50-50 between greens and Mazuri
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 19 2013, 04:42 AM
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QUOTE(xsaintx @ Nov 19 2013, 12:04 AM) Thanks for the reply! What kind of flowers do you feed your tort? Also, do you use thermostat for your tank? Hi, Mostly hibiscus and common flowers. Yep, using it. But mine is not really a tank per say. More like garden lol.
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Mr.Docter
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Nov 20 2013, 03:23 AM
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QUOTE(xsaintx @ Nov 19 2013, 10:47 PM) That's quite impressive, is it indoor? Yep indoor. Still, I bring out the little fella outside for a walk sometimes.
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