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Old 22-07-2006, 11:01 PM   #1
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Hi all been keeping an eye on 1 off my females as she is gravid,Im sneaking around trying to get a pic of her nesting.She started digging then stop.So there is all ways another day.
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Old 22-07-2006, 11:03 PM   #2
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I still have my fingers crossed I was hoping this was the post that would let me uncross them lmao. Hope she lays soon and you catch her in the act
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Old 22-07-2006, 11:07 PM   #3
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Great news Jeff seems she is like my old ibera if she see's you she stop's , but really this is great news i really hope this one or two turn out good for you .
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Old 22-07-2006, 11:17 PM   #4
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Keep us posted Jeff, fingers are crossed for you!
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Old 22-07-2006, 11:19 PM   #5
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Yes she does stop lol, But im glad because this female has not layed eggs before.So im quite pleased.
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Old 24-07-2006, 01:33 PM   #6
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Thats great Jeff . Any new news on the pancake laying front?

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Old 24-07-2006, 04:08 PM   #7
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Jeff,

Hiding behind bushes with a telescopic lens on a hot day could land you in all sorts of trouble !!

I hope your neighbours approve, she has a nice bum by the way.....................your tortoise!

Keep us posted..

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Old 24-07-2006, 08:47 PM   #8
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HI Dan thanks for your reply mate shes not layed yet i will keep you guys posted.
Hi Dazz its not the spying i worry about,Its walking around hedges with carry bags i worry aboutthe looks i get hmmm lol
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LOL Jeff, i can just imagine it !!

I have a 5 year old to help, we dont look so strange!!!!!!

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Old 24-07-2006, 09:21 PM   #10
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HMM thanks for the idea mate will try that,Send the kids in first let them get prickled with stinging nettles.Dazza you are such a clever chap lol
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