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another thing, i'm not sure if it's common, but i find that bright STs' (smaller black patches) shells are not as 'round' or 'high' as the darker ones. but that's my observation lah, i don't know if it's true.

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just for comparision, i attached a photo from other member in this forum (forgot his name, hope he/she does not mind).

within this photo, we can see there are different types of yellow stripes/lines among the ST. just wonder why?


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soooo many star.....
demn jealous

well, differences in shapes and lines are bound to happen, you don't expect every ST to look exactly the same right? hahahaha...

but wow, that's some collection you have there. 13 in the picture, any more hidden ones? i really wanted to add to mine, but with nowadays' law it'll be hard to find STs anymore... besides, i'm short of place to keep them as well. where do you keep all your STs? all in the same tank? if yes you must've a really large one...

Thats not tongkat's collection..lolz..its from another forumer like he mentioned..well, i guess the stripes of every ST is and will be different like how all tiger stripes are different to enable them to differentiate one from another..I guess the same principle applies..

IINM its an Indian Star Tortoise.

Those are individual characteristics so the patches wont influence the way they eat

Its just like human bro, you have black hair but the hair type is diff.

thank you all for your opinion.

i'm really happen and excited that there are so many ppl interested in the tortoise here. within 3 hours , i hve like more than 5 replies.


ive a very simple way of keeping this ST. just keep in the carton box (top open, of course) about 90x90cm2. At bottom, i just put some newspaper. after she/he pee or poo. just remove the newspaper. Feed the bean and tortoise food (as shown in page #27) twice a day.

when i'm free, i will give her some bath or sunlight (in the morning). hmm.. dunno if this is ok or not. i plan to buy some vitamin& mineral , calcium . do you guys think it's very important to keep my ST healthy?

Someone selling leopard here
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/653421

Kesian the tortoises... Tank so small

expensive ler. do you guys agree?

well, for that size i think the price is quite ok, but i'm not a leopard tortoise fan, so i'll never be interested, hahaha...

of course it's important to keep your ST healthy, they're especially prone to runny nose syndrome, which can be very fatal. you may not see the effect during the first couple of years, but over the long term you won't know what will happen.

it looks like a real turtles 2 me..
correct me if i'm wrong..

u meant real 'tortoises'?

hahaha...

anyone know where can i get labi labi for pet

sorry...
what is labi labi? tortoise?

is it spider???
i think pet shop got..

labi-labi is 'sui yu'.. those soft shell terrapins we eat. -.-

in natural aquatic ss19 got...last time i've visit.....

Uzairi....do we need to feed TTT mealworms sumtimes ?

wow..
TTT feed wit mealworm..

Feed the bean? I hope u dun follow my mistake of feeding french and long beans as their staple food. Its not the best choice of food for STs. Pls read 1st post for the appropriate vegetables.. ie mustard greens / sawi. And yes, very impt to keep them healthy. Lost 3 of them to sickness..haihz~

Can someone explain a lil more on runny nose syndrome? Wanna look out in case it ever happens.

Hey guys,

Interested in getting a new tort, (I have a RES now), but seeing as legislation has been pushed thru the ST is hard to find on the market, scouted a few places today but to no avail.

Went to ikano pets wonderland and saw the leapord torts that they have, cost RM600 for one.

Just some questions, whats the difference in setup for the ST and the leapord? And is the price of RM600 worth it? Where else can i see a wider selection of torts to choose from? Thanks!