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Beverley · 11-01-2011, 05:44 PM

Well firstly he is still alive which is good, progress is slow but I know now it's going to take a while, if ever, to get him back on track.
I am going to be completely honest and admit when I saw him unfortunately my ego took over a bit and I thought gosh it's a Chaco and I bought it, I knew it wasn't in great shape to look at it but went ahead.
Now I look at him and he is just like any other tortoise, I care for him everyday and it wouldn't matter if he was a more common species I would do the same for them all.
Really I am saying all torts are special, don't just get a tort because they are not common, it can bring expense, worry and heartbreak. There's nothing wrong with Hermanns etc, if I lose him it will be heartbreaking not because he's a Chaco but because he is my tortoise.
Sorry for waffling, I hope I got across what I meant and thanks for asking about him, I do appreciate it

TortBabe · 11-01-2011, 05:56 PM

Good news Bev that he is fighting on for you, if anyone can bring him on its you

Beverley · 11-01-2011, 07:13 PM

I know Vicky you think they are all special

You know up until last year, I didnt keep Horsfield torts either, then my mother landed with two she saw in a pet shop and felt sorry for them.
To be honest I was a bit disapointed as I didnt want to keep them, but you know now, I could easily say they are brilliant tortoises and a joy to keep, I liked them so much I got another one

I dont know how much longer I will have them but they are fantastic tortoises in every way.
Thanks for that vote of confidence Clare

**Alan1** · 11-01-2011, 07:20 PM

You are a good lass Beverley, a kind hearted soul

TortBabe · 11-01-2011, 08:36 PM

Thats very true Alan, I've met Bev and she is lovely All her torts are amazing, set ups are fantastic and if the chaco can be returned to full health she will do it She has been amazing support for me in the last few months and I've learned a lot from her so thanks again Beverley

SeeShell · 11-01-2011, 08:58 PM

You are doing a fab job Bev

I am absolutely with you - all torts are special!

Malwa85 · 11-01-2011, 09:14 PM

Your little Chaco looks absolutely lovely and I wish you all the best with him, I'm sure he's in good hands now.
Keep up with the great work........

Beverley · 11-01-2011, 09:18 PM

Thanks Clare, you are a great friend and a wonderful keeper, any tortoises you have are definately loved and in the lap of luxury

EquestrianBabe · 11-01-2011, 09:32 PM

Good to hear your Chaco is well!

You can restore it to good health Bev, I know it!

11-01-2011, 05:44 PM	#41
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Well firstly he is still alive which is good, progress is slow but I know now it's going to take a while, if ever, to get him back on track. I am going to be completely honest and admit when I saw him unfortunately my ego took over a bit and I thought gosh it's a Chaco and I bought it, I knew it wasn't in great shape to look at it but went ahead. Now I look at him and he is just like any other tortoise, I care for him everyday and it wouldn't matter if he was a more common species I would do the same for them all. Really I am saying all torts are special, don't just get a tort because they are not common, it can bring expense, worry and heartbreak. There's nothing wrong with Hermanns etc, if I lose him it will be heartbreaking not because he's a Chaco but because he is my tortoise. Sorry for waffling, I hope I got across what I meant and thanks for asking about him, I do appreciate it __________________

11-01-2011, 05:56 PM	#42
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Good news Bev that he is fighting on for you, if anyone can bring him on its you __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

11-01-2011, 07:13 PM	#43
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	I know Vicky you think they are all special You know up until last year, I didnt keep Horsfield torts either, then my mother landed with two she saw in a pet shop and felt sorry for them. To be honest I was a bit disapointed as I didnt want to keep them, but you know now, I could easily say they are brilliant tortoises and a joy to keep, I liked them so much I got another one I dont know how much longer I will have them but they are fantastic tortoises in every way. Thanks for that vote of confidence Clare __________________

11-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#45
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Thats very true Alan, I've met Bev and she is lovely All her torts are amazing, set ups are fantastic and if the chaco can be returned to full health she will do it She has been amazing support for me in the last few months and I've learned a lot from her so thanks again Beverley __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

11-01-2011, 08:58 PM	#46
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	You are doing a fab job Bev I am absolutely with you - all torts are special! __________________ SS

11-01-2011, 07:20 PM	#44
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	You are a good lass Beverley, a kind hearted soul

11-01-2011, 09:14 PM	#47
Malwa85 Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 187	Your little Chaco looks absolutely lovely and I wish you all the best with him, I'm sure he's in good hands now. Keep up with the great work........ __________________ Horsefields torts, Marginated, Hermann's torts, Tunisian torts, Egyptian torts, Greek, Libyan, Sulcatas torts, Leopard torts, Pancake torts, Bells Hinge Back torts, Red-Footed torts, Indian Stars torts, Radiated torts. Common Musk turtles, Razorback Musk turtles, Loggerhead Musk turtles, Spotted turtles, Gulf Coast Box Turtles.

11-01-2011, 09:18 PM	#48
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Thanks Clare, you are a great friend and a wonderful keeper, any tortoises you have are definately loved and in the lap of luxury __________________

11-01-2011, 09:32 PM	#49
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	Good to hear your Chaco is well! You can restore it to good health Bev, I know it! __________________ I ♥ Horses

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