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11-07-2012, 10:40 PM
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big Ted - one for sulcata fans!
introducing Ted and some of his mates.
  a meal out with his girlfriend . . . .  imagine 13 stone on your back . . ..!!  Ted is one of my adult male sulcatas. he's about 16 years old. weighs 80 kg & is 32" long thankfully he's got a fantastic, laid back temperament & is very friendly. he eats about 3 carrier bags of grass & weeds a day & is a strong lad - he can easily walk around with a child on his back. Last edited by egyptiandan64; 11-07-2012 at 11:32 PM. |
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11-07-2012, 11:52 PM
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Wow that tortoise is so huge! My hermanns would be like small insects next to him. He does look to have quite a large meal in front of him too but I guess a tortoise that size needs a lot more food.
Nice photos
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12-07-2012, 06:30 AM
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Wow, beautiful torts
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12-07-2012, 01:24 PM
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Ted is fantastic. How on earth do you find enough weeds to feed him? I'd struggle to fill three carrier bags a day around here.
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12-07-2012, 01:41 PM
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That's great, I'm picking up a couple of baby Sulcata's this weekend, I'm so excited!!! I have room and have thoroughly researched everything but any hints or tips would be very very welcome, I always prefer hearing first hand rather than just reading about it.
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12-07-2012, 01:53 PM
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Nice beasties!
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12-07-2012, 02:04 PM
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Stunning! The photos don't give a real idea of their actual SIZE!
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12-07-2012, 02:22 PM
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WOW WOw wow What a fabulas pair of torts. To say I am impressed is an understatement. How lucky are you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-07-2012, 03:02 PM
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Always nice seeing the big ones...Thanks for taking the time in sharing them.
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12-07-2012, 05:36 PM
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wow these are Amazing, what a treat to see them roaming in your back garden. thanks for sharing your pics,
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