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ROTiJOHN, what's up on your tort progress? All fine?

It was. I have to personally PM Nairud to bring this thread back to surface

This post has been edited by Mr.Docter: Jan 3 2014, 09:24 PM

Not sure

Hows your tortoises by the way?

Mine is doing very well. He at my parents house currently till I back. I am surprise how tame tortoise can be. The little fella literally woke up and move toward my mom feet when he seeing/hearing my mom's voice.

I think I have to find a new pair for myself. Got a feeling that my mom want the tortoise permanently...

Not sure, depending on species and their age of sexual maturity I guess.

I read somewhere that paring 2 male and one female for a bit of competition between the male may enhance the chance of fertilization

Should be >RM 450, easily.

Your male tortoise is living every males dream in the world

Hi,

Not an expert but just mere enthusiast here.

I personally might house those two together IF:
* Both are captive breed.
* Same size/age or almost the same.
* Housing is huge enough for them to have personal space.

The main issue here is that apart from territorial claims, susceptibility of one species to certain virus/fungi is differ from one to another but this issue is mainly faced by wildlife-captured rather than captive breed.

Depend on species if you ask me. What species is on your mind?

Also I would like to stress, kindly do a through reading before execute with the purchase, particularly regarding their lifespan, growth rate and maximal adult size. Owning a tortoise is not a easy, short task. Its a form of dedication that need a proper planning and mutual understanding/passion with your life partner or family members

Hey man,

Basic recommendation would be:
* Basic knowledge, acceptance and commitment toward your keen species.
* Enclosure : not necessarily a "garden" or tank. You can arrange dozen a bricks to make an enclosure. Personally I think this will be the best for ventilation as well as its economical. Flexible too with the size and shape of enclosure you want. Be sure to put several hiding place too, they usually love it!
* Substrate : you can easily find this on any reptile shop. I endorse to buy from shop instead of taking the soil/substrate from outdoor due to unknown pathological organism that may have on the soil. Especially to be exposed to baby tortoises.
* Lighting : if your enclosure is indoor, its good to have their own sunlight source for basking. You can buy the UV bulb from reptile shop as well. No need to get a large size, small one will do.
* Diet : Mazuri is a good start. I personally at least mixing their diet 50% with mazuri and another half with flower/greens. Research shown Mazuri along is sufficient for a normal growth of a tortoise, yet it based on the owner preferences to make the diet more variety.
* Supplement : Good if you provide them periodically. Vitamin D, calcium and other stuff. But usually the dosage and frequency is low for normally growing tortoise, so no need to get a large volume.
* Health : Do some research where is the nearest vet that you can refer to in case of emergency or anything related with tortoise health. Not all vet capable to treat tortoise.
* Permit : Be mind to renew every year(?). I am not sure about this one too well as I don't yet apply for mine lol.

Please correct/do add if I am missing anything.

Its my pleasure!

Hey kremlin,

May I know exactly what do you mean by habitat?

If you can afford an outside space, this is the best in my opinion;



For indoor, please don't use typical aquarium. Its too tall and it will create a poor ventilation. Plus the transparent glass might cause your tortoise to be restless by constant effort to try to get out from the glass - to explore the outside world.

Some exotic pet shop able to handle a custom request for tortoise cage. My suggestion is that you try to do some research yourself by simply Googling the "tortoise enclosure" etc and save several pictures on your phone or tablet and try discussing to your local carpenter if they can handle the custom request.

If the local carpenter able to handle your request, just make sure to remind them to cover the wood/playwood etc with a coating so it won't be moist and causing a fungi on the wood itself.

Hey,

Try asking on this Facebook page. By far this group is the most active medium of all Malaysian tortoise fans/owner gather together for opinion and dealing.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/218831398183088/

I think wKkaY have RES to assist you with your question.

The enclosure is not mine, just taken from Internet for example.

Not sure when is the next season

It depend on your aim.

Baby : Start from basic, will be your lifelong companion, better bonding (I guess?).

Adult : Less hassle to take care, can rebreeding in much shorter period than baby.

As long as both healthy it won't be too much problem.

Just make sure the size is comparable, afraid of bullying lol.


I am happy to hear others' opinion on this matter as well too.

Found this video. I wonder how long does mine will be as tame & playful as this tortoise

I don't think people willing to let anyone "borrow" their Star tortoise

You might want to prepare some extra budget to buy instead.

Already found it?

If don't mind postage, you might contact this seller @ https://www.facebook.com/mypets2u?fref=nf