indian star

shelmarie · 28-11-2011, 10:32 PM

Hi everyone

I fell in love with an indian star they have in my local pet shop, but due to a few factors, price and bad condition i wont buy her.

However it has made me want one.

So what are the basics of looking after them.

I'm used to hermanns so need educating before i buy.

TillyTortoise · 28-11-2011, 10:52 PM

Stick stars on your hermanns.. Save £200.. Actually can't tell the difference

shelmarie · 28-11-2011, 10:54 PM

does it work ross,i was gonna knit my two a jumper a piece, i thought keep them warm and get stars as well. two birds with one stone lol

EJ · 29-11-2011, 12:10 PM

What was the price of the Star?

There is one breeder that I know of that is consistant... Darren Langford.

I think Sarah has produced them on occasion.

Once established they have interesting personalities. The first year for a hatchling can be difficult. Imports usually do not make it but, again, once you past the first year... they can be no different than a captive born.

littlestar · 29-11-2011, 06:10 PM

best buy from a UK breeder i'd highly recommend andy1.

you already have a start by keeping torts before.

Read as much on them as possible. Andy has a good care sheet if you ask him sure he wiil email it to you (look on classified ads page and email him)and there is also a book by Jerry fife (you can buy of ebay usa) thats really informative.

TDB · 29-11-2011, 08:46 PM

was really interested in this thread as I have just put deposit on 2 stars with Andy1 for my christmas present

he has been really informative and the pictures that he has sent me of his new stars are beautiful cant wait to get them

shelmarie · 29-11-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ

What was the price of the Star?

There is one breeder that I know of that is consistant... Darren Langford.

I think Sarah has produced them on occasion.

Once established they have interesting personalities. The first year for a hatchling can be difficult. Imports usually do not make it but, again, once you past the first year... they can be no different than a captive born.

She was £400 believed to be 4 year old female but she's being kept in completely the wrong conditinos, but i can't keep buying things that i feel sorry for, i can't afford it

EJ · 30-11-2011, 12:32 AM

What was the 'wrong' conditionsions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelmarie

She was £400 believed to be 4 year old female but she's being kept in completely the wrong conditinos, but i can't keep buying things that i feel sorry for, i can't afford it

shelmarie · 30-11-2011, 12:35 AM

no uv, 2ft viv on wood chippings being fed veg!

gazinbrid · 30-11-2011, 06:18 AM

stars are great,

28-11-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	indian star Hi everyone I fell in love with an indian star they have in my local pet shop, but due to a few factors, price and bad condition i wont buy her. However it has made me want one. So what are the basics of looking after them. I'm used to hermanns so need educating before i buy. __________________

28-11-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Stick stars on your hermanns.. Save £200.. Actually can't tell the difference __________________ Ross

28-11-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	does it work ross,i was gonna knit my two a jumper a piece, i thought keep them warm and get stars as well. two birds with one stone lol __________________

29-11-2011, 12:10 PM	#4
EJ Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 8,277	What was the price of the Star? There is one breeder that I know of that is consistant... Darren Langford. I think Sarah has produced them on occasion. Once established they have interesting personalities. The first year for a hatchling can be difficult. Imports usually do not make it but, again, once you past the first year... they can be no different than a captive born. __________________ Ed Tortoise Keerpers @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tortoise_Keepers and http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/284442591651347/ Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

30-11-2011, 12:35 AM	#9
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	no uv, 2ft viv on wood chippings being fed veg! __________________

29-11-2011, 06:10 PM	#5
littlestar Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 279	best buy from a UK breeder i'd highly recommend andy1. you already have a start by keeping torts before. Read as much on them as possible. Andy has a good care sheet if you ask him sure he wiil email it to you (look on classified ads page and email him)and there is also a book by Jerry fife (you can buy of ebay usa) thats really informative.

29-11-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
TDB Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 241	was really interested in this thread as I have just put deposit on 2 stars with Andy1 for my christmas present he has been really informative and the pictures that he has sent me of his new stars are beautiful cant wait to get them

30-11-2011, 06:18 AM	#10
gazinbrid Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 325	stars are great,

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