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Forum: Breeding and Incubation 13-01-2008, 10:18 PM
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Posted By Antony
Breeding Question

Hi Guys and Gals,
Its been a while since i've posted on this site - although i do pop in every now and then. Dont know if any of you remember the 'problem' i had last year with my 3 spurthighed...
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Posted By Antony
They were there a couple of minutes...

They were there a couple of minutes ago................ Hope i havent broken it :oops:
Ant
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Posted By Antony
Rotty

H All,
I require and I.D please for Rotty. Any clues?
http://upload4.postimage.org/1818345/Picture163.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1818345/photo_hosting.html)...
Forum: Pictures 25-11-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Hi Piglet, I have sent the pics to Andy...

Hi Piglet,
I have sent the pics to Andy Highfield and he has confirmed that the female is graeca and the male is ibera so its time to start looking for suitable partners :cry:
Thanks anyway Guys...
Forum: Pictures 25-11-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
All, Well thanks for the info, i think. Looks...

All,
Well thanks for the info, i think. Looks like i'm gonna have to find me a female ibera and a male graeca. Couldnt bare to part with either of them so it looks like trying to find a new...
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,836
Posted By Antony
Thanks Steve, A graphic reminder of how much...

Thanks Steve,
A graphic reminder of how much money means to some people !!
Ant
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Hi Dazza, Is this a bad thing? Is it going to...

Hi Dazza,
Is this a bad thing? Is it going to cause any problems with the youngsters? Should i keep Ma&Pa apart next breeding season? I'm worried now :-/ More advice is needed...........
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Hi Dazza, They are very sleepy at the moment...

Hi Dazza,
They are very sleepy at the moment and are digging themselves in to the soil in my greenhouse. It would be easier for me to take pics of the babies (top and bottom) if that would help id...
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 12:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Dazza, Please forgive my ignorance, but do you...

Dazza,
Please forgive my ignorance, but do you want pics of the young or the adults? Either way i'll try and sort some pics out for you when i get back from work or over the weekend.
As for knowing...
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Dazza, Mom has been laying eggs for about 10...

Dazza,
Mom has been laying eggs for about 10 yrs but its only the last 5 yrs i've managed to hatch any out.
Have had Dad on and off (he's been passed around the family a bit) for the last 30yrs and...
Forum: Pictures 24-11-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Yep Dad does have a hole drilled in his shell and...

Yep Dad does have a hole drilled in his shell and no it wasn't done by me. He had the hole when i aquired him 30yrs ago.Ppl used to tie them up with string to stop them dissapearing (although it...
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Duh!!!!!! Mom weighs approx 1.85 Kg and Dad is...

Duh!!!!!!
Mom weighs approx 1.85 Kg and Dad is approx 1.5kg as for the sizes i'll have to get back to you on that - its a bit dark in my greenhouse for measuring them tonight :lol:
Antony
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Darren, They weigh between 35 and 42g each and...

Darren,
They weigh between 35 and 42g each and are all approx 2" across the bottom of the shells
Ant
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Hi Jeff, These are the 3rd batch of young that...

Hi Jeff,
These are the 3rd batch of young that i have hatched in the last 5 yrs - had a couple of bad years where no young hatched, but this year i've managed to hatch 11 out of 12 eggs.
Ant
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 09:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
As far as i'm aware they are graeca graeca. ...

As far as i'm aware they are graeca graeca.
Heres a pic of Mom and Dad.
Momhttp://upload4.postimage.org/1730836/Picture159.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1730836/photo_hosting.html)...
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
Hi Yam-yam, Thanks for the comment. ...

Hi Yam-yam,
Thanks for the comment.
Henry-flash,
They were born in the last week in July and the third week in August this year.I was worried that they were going to hatch out while i was on...
Forum: Pictures 23-11-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,840
Posted By Antony
My '06 Babies

Hi All,
Just taken a couple of pics of this years babies for you all to have a peep at.
Hope you enjoy,
Antony
P.S hope this works as it the first time i've tried it!!!...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-11-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,942
Posted By Antony
Hi Nina, Thanks for the welcome Ant

Hi Nina,
Thanks for the welcome
Ant
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-11-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,942
Posted By Antony
Hi All, Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll try...

Hi All,
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll try and answer the questions as they were asked.
yam yam - i'll try and take some pics and post them.
veebee/glitter - i'm from Halesowen (but black...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-11-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,942
Posted By Antony
New Forum Member

Hi All,
I'm new to this forum and thought i better introduc myself. My names Antony and i live in the West Midlands,UK . I keep and breed spurthighed tortoise.I have kept tortoise for around 30yrs-...
Forum: Shelled Warriors Tortoise Archive 24-10-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,837
Posted By Antony
Hi Sarah, you can contact me off forum and i...

Hi Sarah,
you can contact me off forum and i will supply you with details of my successes and failures with my shelled warriors. 8)
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