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Forum: Pictures 27-09-2016, 09:36 AM
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Posted By big ted
I used to live on the south coast, but moved...

I used to live on the south coast, but moved north a couple of years ago. There are no events booked in the south, but if anyone has any suitable shows in mind, I would consider them
Forum: Pictures 26-09-2016, 12:47 PM
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Posted By big ted
They are still a bit young, but there is...

They are still a bit young, but there is occasional signs of interest and a quick sprint across the field chasing the girls. I'll keep you posted of any serious developments, , but nothing happens...
Forum: Pictures 26-09-2016, 10:39 AM
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Posted By big ted
as promised, a few pics of my aldabras. ...

as promised, a few pics of my aldabras.

anyone interested in meeting them can do so this coming weekend ( oct 1 & 2), in Manchester at Event City near the Trafford centre, where they will be...
Forum: Pictures 26-09-2016, 10:30 AM
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Posted By big ted
aldabra giants

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o569/adriangraham/WP_20160506_17_35_58_Pro_zpsdntjs8d1.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/adriangraham/media/WP_20160506_17_35_58_Pro_zpsdntjs8d1.jpg.html)...
Forum: Pictures 24-09-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 28
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Posted By big ted
Hokay, will do. I'll have to remember how to...

Hokay, will do. I'll have to remember how to upload pics on here! I'll start a new post for them
Forum: Pictures 23-09-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,982
Posted By big ted
Hi guys First time I've logged in for quite...

Hi guys
First time I've logged in for quite some time. . . And find pics of giants!!
They are Aldabra giants.
They've got sloping noses and a nuchal scute- which Galap giants don't have
Forum: Pictures 14-11-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,145
Posted By big ted
He's a beautiful sulcata! And at approx 135kg,...

He's a beautiful sulcata!
And at approx 135kg, . . . He's a BIG lad!
But they have much more appeal & character when they are fully grown than when they're tiny little fellas ��
Forum: Pictures 25-06-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By big ted
Aye, they sure do. They're a full on commitment. ...

Aye, they sure do. They're a full on commitment.
But its lovely to just go out & sit with them & watch them.
Its like escaping into a totally different world!
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By big ted
Yes, there are 6 systems linked to the grid via...

Yes, there are 6 systems linked to the grid via inverters
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 08:01 PM
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Posted By big ted
It was great to watch lol!. Seeing his body...

It was great to watch lol!. Seeing his body language change & the look in his eyes as he realized what he was confronted with was priceless!!
Samson just pressed his head down on top of Buzz &...
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 07:40 PM
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Posted By big ted
At the moment I can use what I produce when I...

At the moment I can use what I produce when I produce it. Ie ,it isn't stored. But over the next few years as storage technology improves and wholesale prices begin to fall, it will certainly be the...
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 02:25 PM
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Posted By big ted
This winter was their first at my new place, so...

This winter was their first at my new place, so they lived in their insulated sheds. Work on 2 big barns is planned to provide them with purpose built indoor accomodation next year. They will have...
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 689
Posted By big ted
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o569/adriangra...

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o569/adriangraham/WP_20140430_011_zpse64180af.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/adriangraham/media/WP_20140430_011_zpse64180af.jpg.html)
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Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 10:31 AM
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Views: 689
Posted By big ted
meet the sulcatas

a few pics of the group playing out & causing mischief!

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o569/adriangraham/WP_20140622_004_zpsf5cd4eee.jpg...
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By big ted
the 2 big males are 145kg and 180 kg (approx....

the 2 big males are 145kg and 180 kg (approx. 22.75.and 28 stone)
anything from about 60kg and heavier and they aren't too easy to be lifting & carrying!

...
Forum: Pictures 20-06-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By big ted
Cuddles available by appointment! The best...

Cuddles available by appointment! The best results achieved whilst offering a banana, but be warned, once you start stroking them, they like you to carry on for a while! They are very responsive to...
Forum: Pictures 20-06-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By big ted
Thanks all. The solar panels are helping to...

Thanks all.
The solar panels are helping to offset the cost of the electricity they use. So every suitable roof surface is being utilized! They currently have 68 electricity producing panels -...
Forum: Pictures 20-06-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By big ted
aldabras enjoying the summer

Summer is here and the beasts are having a great time!
plenty to eat , lots of mates & nice warm days - it doesn't get much better in the life of a giant tort ! 8-)
...
Forum: Pictures 20-02-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By big ted
There's 16 ali's

There's 16 ali's
Forum: Pictures 20-02-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By big ted
no, they haven't bred. but hopefully if I do my...

no, they haven't bred. but hopefully if I do my part and get their habitat & conditions right, . . . . Just maybe, they can do their bit!!
Forum: Pictures 20-02-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By big ted
aldabra update

its been a while since I put up any new photos, so here's a few of them, over the last few days.
they've moved to a new property a few months ago and are now looking forward to spring and spending...
Forum: Pictures 01-07-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By big ted
bedtime . . . ...

bedtime . . .

http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/adriangraham/media/WP_20130701_025_zpsda6c91dc.jpg.html]...
Forum: Pictures 01-07-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By big ted
Well. . . .i'm open to offers!!! Would love...

Well. . . .i'm open to offers!!!

Would love to see the courier unloading them ����
Forum: Pictures 01-07-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By big ted
well he told me he was going to take all my big...

well he told me he was going to take all my big ones to his place & babysit them for a few weeks when I move house!!! i'll pack them all up & they'll turn up on your doorstep one day!. . . . . ...
Forum: Pictures 01-07-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By big ted
they are Aldabra giants. they are the biggest you...

they are Aldabra giants. they are the biggest you can get in the uk. of very similar size to the Galapagos giants, which most people have heard of.
these guys still have some growing to do -...
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