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Species Posted: 11/02/2013 by parimah |
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I want know the exact type & species of my tortoise | |
Re: Species Posted: 11/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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Then you need to supply a shot of the plastron to ID the exact type and species. | |
Re: Species Posted: 11/02/2013 by Tom |
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Re: Species Posted: 11/02/2013 by Tom |
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Re: Species Posted: 11/02/2013 by Tom |
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Re: Species Posted: 12/02/2013 by parimah |
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PLS check these 2 pics ,and also pls tell me if u know it is male or female | |
Re: Species Posted: 12/02/2013 by parimah |
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http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/121.asp?viewset=Ardeshir&viewnum=2362 | |
Re: Species Posted: 12/02/2013 by parimah |
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Tom , did u write sth ? I cant see anything | |
Re: Species Posted: 12/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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NBorth African Spur-Thighed Tortoise (Testudo Graeca Graeca). To be honest I wouldn't like to hazard from what area? | |
Re: Species Posted: 13/02/2013 by parimah |
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She is from Iran, nearly north west of Iran | |
Re: Species Posted: 13/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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Have you your tortoise's license. | |
Re: Species Posted: 13/02/2013 by parimah |
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Honestly, I found her! | |
Re: Species Posted: 14/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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If he's from Iran, they are quite unusual to find in the UK and he is more than likely a Testudo Graeca Ibera (of Iranian origin). They are protected by CITES and so do require a license for any commercial transaction, breeding or for moving from one border to another. Here are some care sheets which will hopefully help. Though the colouration is going to be different from those shown in the photos on the care sheets as the Iranian Iberas are unusual to find in the UK. http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/122.asp
HTH
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Re: Species Posted: 14/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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Equipment:- One rule of thumb when purchasing a tortoise set-up is that most of the Complete Tortoise set-ups sold by many dealers and pet shops often contain items that are inferior and inappropriate. - usually inferior lamps, unsuitable dried food, unsuitable bedding etc, so we would recommend all items are purchased separately. It may take a little more time….but worthwhile in the long-run It is worth looking at getting the below lamp (Many so-called reptile specialists sell products that are far inferior to the below lamps and only slightly cheaper. A good lamp is critical for good tortoise growth.
Equipment you will need:-
Indoor Enclosures/Tortoise Table Either a small rabbit/guinea pig enclosure (best to get the larger one 1.2 meters) or a commercial (or home-made) tortoise table can be used. Tortoise Tables can easily be constructed with 4 lengths of wood and a base for very little money, probably as little as £10-£15 http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/58.asp Despite what pet shops promote, vivariums aren't suitable for tortoises. Tortoises require a warm basking area - but also cooler areas in order to thermo-regulate (cool down) and to manage their well being properly. Vivariums offer an almost one temperature, which is totally unsuitable for tortoises.
Heating/Lighting Lamps:- http://www.megaray.co.uk/mega-ray-100w-self-ballasted-p-145.html A combined heat/UVB bulb is recommended. One of the best on the market, both for the long-lasting quality of the UVB and they do not blow as frequently as other lamps:-
Lamp Holder (for use with above lamp):- http://www.megaray.co.uk/clamp-lamp-p-34.html Despite they are supplied with a clamp – the light should be suspended from directly above the tortoise. If it’s fitted to the side of the enclosure it can shine directly into the tortoises’ eyes and damage them………….yours too.
Lamp Stand http://www.megaray.co.uk/large-lamp-stand-p-135.html These actually look quite nice and are very handy.
A bag of topsoil or topsoil/playsand mix You can purchase a bag of this from any garden centre for a few pounds– I find the Homebase topsoil is fine. Many reptile stores, pet shops and dealers sell expensive substrate, none of which are as good as soil and many do not provide a good habitat for a tortoise at all.
Water Dish – best NOT to get an expensive dish from a reptile store – a plant pot tray will suffice as they are shallow and are easy to climb in and out of (the shallowest available is best) – these can usually be purchased for less than £1
Broken stones or slate to go under the lamp so the tortoise can right itself if it turns over HTH
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Re: Species Posted: 14/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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May I ask if you are you in Iran please? Darren
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Re: Species Posted: 15/02/2013 by parimah |
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Thnk u very much Darren | |
Re: Species Posted: 15/02/2013 by TPGDarren |
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Hahaha - well that explains why you found it walking around then:-) | |
Re: Species Posted: 15/02/2013 by parimah |
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No | |