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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 19-05-2011, 10:48 PM
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Posted By EJ
Oliphant Jackson was one of the first...

Oliphant Jackson was one of the first Herp/reptile specialist vets in the UK. He came up with an average weight to length ratio for Med tortoises. The basis of his ratio was Hermans and Greek...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 07:38 PM
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Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
If you watch the behavior of the 2 tortoises......

If you watch the behavior of the 2 tortoises... I'll bet one is shyer and more reserved than the other. I'll bet one basks more than the other. I'll bet one eats more than the other... these are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 07:37 PM
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Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
You want to slow down the growth rate... lower...

You want to slow down the growth rate... lower the average temperatures... pretty simple.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
Genetics is always going to have an effect on the...

Genetics is always going to have an effect on the phenotype... it's a relative thing. Again... behavior is also a factor in development if the tortoise is in a group and you are comparing them to...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 03:24 PM
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Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
Once again... age has nothing to do with growth...

Once again... age has nothing to do with growth and development in a reptile... until it reaches full size.

Extreme example... you can raise a snake(a reptile) from hatchling to reproductive...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 02:50 PM
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Posted By EJ
Whether a shell is pyramided or not should not...

Whether a shell is pyramided or not should not make much of a difference because you are using SCL and weight.

I don't have the ratio in front of me so can't comment on the rest.

Just from...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-05-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
The Jacksons ratio was worked out specificly for...

The Jacksons ratio was worked out specificly for Hermans and Greeks. It is also intended to be a guide and not a specific regime.

The ratio is based on size and weight. Age does not factor in at...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 10-05-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
They do vary a great deal... but 2g... I'm not...

They do vary a great deal... but 2g... I'm not saying it is not possible but I personally do not believe it... just an opinion.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-05-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
I'd be willing to bet that is more than 2g. ...

I'd be willing to bet that is more than 2g.

The Egyptian I mentioned was smaller than a US dime and it was 8 to 9 grams.

Unless the tortoise was severely dehydrated or emaciated...

Not...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-05-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,690
Posted By EJ
2 Grams?????? Picture a tortoise the size of...

2 Grams?????? Picture a tortoise the size of 2cc... I cant. I hatched out an Egyptian at 9 grams and that was scary small.

Did you get any photos of the tortoise because that has to be a record...
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