19-10-2011, 10:39 AM | #1 |
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Elongated tortoise
I bought this tortoise naively thinking it was the same as the tortoise I owned previously for 40 years.I now know he is not.He is a lovely little chap but I do not have the facilities to make his life pleasant and give him the living conditions he needs.I have joined this forum to find out if there is a rehoming centre in Liverpool area.He is about 7 ins long and I believe he is male but I could be wrong.Please do not judge me I will miss him and dont want payment but he deserves more than I can provide.
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19-10-2011, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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Hi Allen,
No judgement here It might though help if you posted your e-mail address as you won't be able to use the PM facility until you have made 5 posts. Also a picture of the tortoise would help greatly. Danny
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19-10-2011, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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Good luck Allen. They are lovely torts; better to part with the little guy if you can't properly cater for his needs. I'm not sure that there's many people on here who keep them - good luck finding a home.
ps did you get hime from a breeder? If so, might the breeder take him back?
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19-10-2011, 10:37 PM | #4 |
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Great species. Shame I am banned from homing more. Cant wait to see pics though.
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02-11-2011, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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Not good at uploading pics but he is exactly as in the pics,thanks for your replies.I know he originally came from a breeder in Manchester but thats all I know as this species does not require certificates,checked with DEFRA.
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02-11-2011, 09:11 PM | #6 | |
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Hi I keep and breed these lovely torts. any chance you could e- mail me a photo? why do you think you could not look after him? I am happy to take you through their needs or could possibly offer a home if necessary, although we do already have a lot of boys if it is one. It is also a long waybfor us as I am not driving at present. Let mecsee if I can help you keep him it does notvrequire that much kit.
Contact mcoleman@asachelt.org Boys have much largervtails and when in breeding condition red noses! Quote:
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15-11-2011, 01:59 PM | #7 |
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I actually think it is a female but I am not an expert.
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15-11-2011, 08:12 PM | #8 |
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30-01-2012, 12:08 PM | #9 |
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I have photos on my phone but cant find the lead,will try and find it later and see if I can post it up.
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30-01-2012, 05:28 PM | #10 |
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Look forward to seeing the pics.
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