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16-10-2007, 02:09 AM
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Well I've done it....I've gotten something I've always dreamed of having, a true king of the tortoises, one of the largest tortoises in the world and a living dinosaur, the Aldabra Giant Tortoise.
 Here he/she is taking a bath. At only 2 years of age, this tortoise will probably out-live me and my kids  It's already 7 and 3/4" but I'm going to make sure it has a nice, slow, smooth, natural growth. I don't need it to become a 500 pound monster overnight! I haven't named it just yet but I soon will.      
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16-10-2007, 02:16 AM
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He/she looks great Chris
I hope he doesn't eat you out of house and home.  Danny
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16-10-2007, 02:25 AM
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Thanks Dan....I'm guessing at some point he probably will
but then again the other tortoises already have
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16-10-2007, 08:28 AM
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Hi Chris,
There's a thread on the 'other tortoises' forum about alambra's in the UK. |
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16-10-2007, 09:36 AM
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He's gorgeous, Chris! And what lovely head and face he has - you must be over the moon!
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16-10-2007, 12:22 PM
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He/she is lovley....how big will he grow?
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16-10-2007, 12:49 PM
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you lucky thing, he looks great!! where did u get him from??
hes cute now, but he'll be a massive giant soon hehe
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16-10-2007, 12:54 PM
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16-10-2007, 01:35 PM
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chris he is stunning
when i win the lottery and buy a small holding i might get one
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16-10-2007, 02:56 PM
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Wow what a stunning tortoise, you're very lucky!
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