Adult tortoise collection, a rare opportunity indeed.

terrific tortoises · 07-08-2009, 11:09 PM

Adult tortoise collection, a rare opportunity indeed. With much regret, through extreme personal circumstances, beyond my control, I am left with little choice, but to re home my entire collection of tortoises. Whilst I'm aware of their monetary value, I would insist that they go to private tortoise keepers only, who I am sure, would certainly offer them a good quality of life, through correct husbandry. The groups consist of TGI's, and THB's. Both males and females are of excellent proven breeding ages(25 years old and beyond) The females lay eggs naturally in the garden yearly, with the largest Ibera clutch documented at 18 eggs, and the Hermann's at 10 eggs. I believe my photographs, over the years on various forums/sites speak for themselves. Article 10 certs./microchips in place...Pm me for further details...

There may also be a number of adults available for adoption, again please pm me for details.

More details will follow, along with photos, but as you can imagine this is a sensitive time for me, so a little patience would be appreciated...cheers...T.T.

Star · 07-08-2009, 11:16 PM

Sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how stressful a time this must be for you. My thoughts are with you x

terrific tortoises · 07-08-2009, 11:27 PM

Several photos then...T.T.

Ibera female 1

Ibera female 2

Ibera female 3

Ibera male 1

Hermanns female I

Hermanns female 2

Hermanns female 3

Hermanns male I

mark r · 08-08-2009, 08:24 AM

fantastic looking tortoises sorry to hear you have to rehome them.

terrific tortoises · 08-08-2009, 09:58 AM

Ideally I would like to keep the breeding groups together, I certainly will not separate every single tortoise, from what they have been accustomed to these past years...I understand that adult females are going to be popular(How many 40 year old female Iberas become available?)...It would be fantastic if I could house the entire collection to the one keeper, but the reality is that that will not happen...

Many thanks to the kind pms received too...They will be answered asap.

One other thing...If you are a relative unknown quantity on this forum, as in- low post count, not much forum history, recently joined forum date, and your pm just reads- "How much for such and such"...Then you can be sure that I will not answer your pm...I can play that game with you, I'm good at playing that game...but in all honesty, Id rather not

...So to save yourself a little time, don't do it hey

...

Of course I'm going to want to vet people before hand, that only stands to reason...I have to be confident that my torts go to the right homes...And if I already know you personally, that could be all the better...T.T.

Beverley · 08-08-2009, 11:42 AM

They are terrific looking tortoises, it must be diifficult to part with them

I am sure you will get brilliant homes for them all.

Laraine · 08-08-2009, 01:46 PM

I'm so sorry you have to part with your lovely torts, I do attribute some of the blame for my addiction to the many beautiful baby photos you have posted on the forums.
Hope it all works out for you.

Lyn · 08-08-2009, 02:00 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. They are all beautiful tortoises and it must have been an awful decision to make.x

Mrs Frog · 08-08-2009, 03:03 PM

I am sorry that you have to give them up,hope they go to a good home with one person

sky · 08-08-2009, 04:22 PM

I am so sorry, it is an awful decision you have had to make. Thinking of you.

07-08-2009, 11:09 PM	#1
terrific tortoises Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 861	Adult tortoise collection, a rare opportunity indeed. Adult tortoise collection, a rare opportunity indeed. With much regret, through extreme personal circumstances, beyond my control, I am left with little choice, but to re home my entire collection of tortoises. Whilst I'm aware of their monetary value, I would insist that they go to private tortoise keepers only, who I am sure, would certainly offer them a good quality of life, through correct husbandry. The groups consist of TGI's, and THB's. Both males and females are of excellent proven breeding ages(25 years old and beyond) The females lay eggs naturally in the garden yearly, with the largest Ibera clutch documented at 18 eggs, and the Hermann's at 10 eggs. I believe my photographs, over the years on various forums/sites speak for themselves. Article 10 certs./microchips in place...Pm me for further details... There may also be a number of adults available for adoption, again please pm me for details. More details will follow, along with photos, but as you can imagine this is a sensitive time for me, so a little patience would be appreciated...cheers...T.T. __________________

07-08-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
Star Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: With My Tortoises Posts: 1,495	Sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how stressful a time this must be for you. My thoughts are with you x __________________ 1.1./. Amazing kids 0.1./. Gorgeous Malamute 0.1./. Beautiful Cat 0.5.0. Playful T.H.H / T.H.B 11 Tropical Fish 1 Bearded Lizard Lots of Aspirin Before enlightenment - chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment - chop wood, carry water. ~Zen Buddhist Proverb

07-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#3
terrific tortoises Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 861	Several photos then...T.T. Ibera female 1 Ibera female 2 Ibera female 3 Ibera male 1 Hermanns female I Hermanns female 2 Hermanns female 3 Hermanns male I __________________

08-08-2009, 09:58 AM	#5
terrific tortoises Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 861	Ideally I would like to keep the breeding groups together, I certainly will not separate every single tortoise, from what they have been accustomed to these past years...I understand that adult females are going to be popular(How many 40 year old female Iberas become available?)...It would be fantastic if I could house the entire collection to the one keeper, but the reality is that that will not happen... Many thanks to the kind pms received too...They will be answered asap. One other thing...If you are a relative unknown quantity on this forum, as in- low post count, not much forum history, recently joined forum date, and your pm just reads- "How much for such and such"...Then you can be sure that I will not answer your pm...I can play that game with you, I'm good at playing that game...but in all honesty, Id rather not ...So to save yourself a little time, don't do it hey... Of course I'm going to want to vet people before hand, that only stands to reason...I have to be confident that my torts go to the right homes...And if I already know you personally, that could be all the better...T.T. __________________

08-08-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	They are terrific looking tortoises, it must be diifficult to part with them I am sure you will get brilliant homes for them all. __________________

08-08-2009, 08:24 AM	#4
mark r Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	fantastic looking tortoises sorry to hear you have to rehome them.

08-08-2009, 01:46 PM	#7
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	I'm so sorry you have to part with your lovely torts, I do attribute some of the blame for my addiction to the many beautiful baby photos you have posted on the forums. Hope it all works out for you. __________________ Laraine ________________________

08-08-2009, 02:00 PM	#8
Lyn Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 3,533	I am so sorry to hear this. They are all beautiful tortoises and it must have been an awful decision to make.x

08-08-2009, 03:03 PM	#9
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	I am sorry that you have to give them up,hope they go to a good home with one person __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442...06053/?fref=nf

08-08-2009, 04:22 PM	#10
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	I am so sorry, it is an awful decision you have had to make. Thinking of you. __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

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