Congratulations and bravo!! Credits to Uzairi and all who contributed. Thanks and keep it going!



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SFSF, beautiful tortoises you got there Thanks for sharing and they look fantastic.

Dai86, if thats an Impressa then the price is pretty okay. Let me know if you wanna pass on.

By the way, i just put an Impressed Tortoise to peace today in a petshop, they didnt even know it has stopped breathing. Am very sad myself when i held it up and find that its not moving anymore. Worst part, when i held it vertically to take it out, internal rotten juices flow out from its anal together with blood. The shop guy was so shocked...huh...they could've been better. Put it into a box and close up. I am still very sad




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Just to share some of my turtles...



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p/s dont know what happen, it double posted.

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Just to share some of my turtles...



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ekiddie, i dont know exactly what is that on your Razorback but i believe it is like what the others said, some sort of algae thing. Did you keep your water circulating ie a filter pump? Water cleanliness is the best key.

People, that Impressa is not mine and i have no idea what causes its death but as you know, they are the most difficult tortoise one can take care of. I believe it started with stress and later refuse to eat and during the transport from Cameron, it has developed illness. When it comes to shop, it didnt make it till the end. Sad yes i am sad. Recently, in one week in fact, i have known two dead Impressa. Not funny.

Thanks all for your kind words anyway Great to be part of this community.




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A simple question, do anyone here prefer Leopard Tortoise over Star Tortoise? It seems like less people are into Leopard Tortoise....why?



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We know what you have heheh kidding. Anyway thanks for sharing the view about preference of Star to Leopard Tortoise. I am looking forward to get the Leopard...lets see how it goes.


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ekiddie, the razorback is available in Ikano Pet Safari now and the Stinkpot i am not sure, i got it from a normal fish shop. Cant remember its name but its the only pair they have so....am not aware of other place.



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ekiddie,

Well i guess its like what Uzairi said, different bloodline. They are around 3 years old. It is a Razorback no doubt on that. Anyway did you manage to find your Stinkpot? I think they stink on me this morning when i cleaned them



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Yes 'water fish' or 'sui yee' is one type of softshell. I like Florida Softshell...kicking myself for not getting it earlier when they are available in pet shops


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funkychips, You are absolutely right All turtles need to be kept in clean condition. Water based ones especially.

mike3300, congrats on your new turtle. Best of health to you and them




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I dont recommend Impressed Tortoise for beginners though Not fun not fun...

Burmese Brown Tortoise is also local species but they get pretty huge and of course Elongate Tortoise as you mentioned...apart from that...cant think of any that is native to Malaysia.



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Kamekame,

Well actually Razors dont stink like what Stinkpots do. Stinkpot have the ability to produce the smelly odour from the inner part of their limbs while Razor dont.

As for beginner, i would say a water based turtle is easier to take care of, just make sure you have a good setup with filtration system. Try to get a Red Ear Slider maybe? Or even a Malayan Box Turtle is interesting I like them very much myself. Good luck in your hunt.



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Uzairi, hows your Ally Snapping Turtle? I hope they are fine. Anyway that is water concern and sometimes its the shipment of the fish as well. How did you store your snapper? In an aquarium? They actually produce some acid over time so its best to change the water every week or the most two weeks..that is if you have the water running as in filtrating. Just my 2c.



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dai86, i believe Chaco Tortoise is pretty rare here in Malaysia. In fact i've never seen it so far. Maybe you should try Red Footed or Pancake, pretty unique imho. Radiated is nice but thats some serious pricing we are talking bout.



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dai86, did you mean RM300 for Pancake? Or RM350? Cheers.



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Uzairi, i think dai86 meant the 3 Stripe Musk Turtle not Keeled Box Turtle. Here is a picture to share Anyway, if its true that its the Keeled Box turtle, grab it! Its beautiful Just my 2c.

UPM, i havent seen that one before. Very beautiful tortoise but i wonder if its a cross breed. Havent come across the scientific name as well. Thanks for sharing. Where did you find that picture?



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Thats quite a collection...hope i have the time to look for that place. Thanks for sharing Titan. Cheers.



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That is a Big Headed Turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) from China. Pretty interesting turtle..held a hatchling in my hands last time but didnt settle with it. No where to be seen now...maybe one day. The well kept ones are actually good looking imho


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crazymouse, i am sure you will get your another Star Tortoise Dont give up!


Its a good thing that you are independent, buddy. Keep it up and it will be rewarding in future

ekiddie, it is pretty much a must for RES to have basking spots but not so much for your Razorback. They will not show illness now but sooner or later you will face the problem. Better put a rock or driftwood so they can dry themselves. Cheers.



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