Testudo marginata

Rob · 06-08-2006, 08:07 PM

Dear all,

Since the age of around 5, I've always wanted a tortoise. 18 years on, I've decided to take the plunge. It is only through the internet that I've found that there are really quite a few tortoise breeders, and er, suppliers...

I have been reading around a bit, and for some reason, have set my heart on a Testudo marginata. Is this a good tortoise for beginners?

The next question is, where can I get one? I would definitely like to buy from a breeder, but looking on the breeders list, can't see any available.

Regards,
Rob

**sarah** · 06-08-2006, 08:12 PM

Can i just say a big well done for doing your research first not many people to that. Maybe put a wanted add up in the for sale section??

Henry-flash · 06-08-2006, 08:15 PM

Welcome to the site

I know Marcus Langford breds Marginateds heres his website http://www.leeardern.com/~marcus/index.htm

shootinglou79 · 06-08-2006, 08:59 PM

hi rob, and big welcome to you and a weldone for researching 1st, i keep 3 marginated and they are so beautiful, if you look in the pictures part you might find them

06-08-2006, 11:07 PM

Shirley of the Jersey Tortoise Sanctuary breeds marginatas too. She sells them from the mainland when she has any. Her contact is tortoisesanc@localdial.com
Hope this helps

saucysqueezy · 07-08-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry-flash

Welcome to the site

I know Marcus Langford breds Marginateds heres his website http://www.leeardern.com/~marcus/index.htm

He also breeds some beautiful Indian stars - we're looking at getting some end of the year when we have some more money

sandy · 07-08-2006, 04:30 PM

Less stress for tortoises if you can buy nearer to where you live<g>.

SCiARA · 07-08-2006, 04:48 PM

Are these torts the ones that can grow over 35cm?

07-08-2006, 05:52 PM

As I have no idea where Marcus Langford comes from I wouldn't know which is nearer to Linz. I just put up a suggestion. I may be wrong but I think Linz is now in touch with Shirley. Hope this helps with any confusion<vbg>

Rob · 07-08-2006, 07:55 PM

Thank you all so much, and what a helpful lot you are!

I have sent a couple of emails off, so look forward to hearing back.

Linz, I saw you pictures, I think that's what set my heart on marginatas! Can I ask where you got yours from? This could well be the first question of many!!!

Best regards,
Rob

06-08-2006, 08:07 PM	#1
Rob Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South London Posts: 37	Testudo marginata Dear all, Since the age of around 5, I've always wanted a tortoise. 18 years on, I've decided to take the plunge. It is only through the internet that I've found that there are really quite a few tortoise breeders, and er, suppliers... I have been reading around a bit, and for some reason, have set my heart on a Testudo marginata. Is this a good tortoise for beginners? The next question is, where can I get one? I would definitely like to buy from a breeder, but looking on the breeders list, can't see any available. Regards, Rob

06-08-2006, 08:12 PM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Can i just say a big well done for doing your research first not many people to that. Maybe put a wanted add up in the for sale section?? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

06-08-2006, 08:15 PM	#3
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Welcome to the site I know Marcus Langford breds Marginateds heres his website http://www.leeardern.com/~marcus/index.htm __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

07-08-2006, 04:30 PM	#7
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Less stress for tortoises if you can buy nearer to where you live<g>. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

07-08-2006, 04:48 PM	#8
SCiARA Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 181	Are these torts the ones that can grow over 35cm? __________________ Barry 3 female Hermanni Boettgeri 2 5yr & 1 6yr olds

06-08-2006, 08:59 PM	#4
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	hi rob, and big welcome to you and a weldone for researching 1st, i keep 3 marginated and they are so beautiful, if you look in the pictures part you might find them

06-08-2006, 11:07 PM	#5
wizzasmum Guest Posts: n/a	Shirley of the Jersey Tortoise Sanctuary breeds marginatas too. She sells them from the mainland when she has any. Her contact is tortoisesanc@localdial.com Hope this helps

07-08-2006, 05:52 PM	#9
wizzasmum Guest Posts: n/a	As I have no idea where Marcus Langford comes from I wouldn't know which is nearer to Linz. I just put up a suggestion. I may be wrong but I think Linz is now in touch with Shirley. Hope this helps with any confusion<vbg>

07-08-2006, 07:55 PM	#10
Rob Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South London Posts: 37	Thank you all so much, and what a helpful lot you are! I have sent a couple of emails off, so look forward to hearing back. Linz, I saw you pictures, I think that's what set my heart on marginatas! Can I ask where you got yours from? This could well be the first question of many!!! Best regards, Rob

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