Burmese Browns

FLINTUS · 13-02-2013, 07:33 PM

So someone on RFUK started a thread about these and it's got me thinking, perhaps if some pop up I might get a pair. Apparenty they're still very active at 10 degrees and the clutches are often 40+. So why don't we see any for sale in the UK, and if there are any breeders, does anyone know who?

sandy · 13-02-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FLINTUS

So someone on RFUK started a thread about these and it's got me thinking, perhaps if some pop up I might get a pair. Apparenty they're still very active at 10 degrees and the clutches are often 40+. So why don't we see any for sale in the UK, and if there are any breeders, does anyone know who?

There are a few breeders, one I know is in Norfolk.
There have also been on here a while ago, selling hatchlings.

tortydat · 13-02-2013, 09:05 PM

I've got four sub-adult Burmese who are brilliant tortoises but wouldn't consider breeding them other than maybe a couple of eggs just to try as there are too many large tortoises around that need re-homing IMO. I believe the Norfolk tortoises have been re-homed abroad but they did produce quite a lot of babies before they went.

Mary

Ozric Jonathan · 13-02-2013, 09:10 PM

They look like lovely animals but they do get really big.

FLINTUS · 13-02-2013, 09:28 PM

I know they get big but they're smaller than Sullys and can cope with the British climate better than some Meds.

ClareandCo · 14-02-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FLINTUS

I know they get big but they're smaller than Sullys and can cope with the British climate better than some Meds.

I know you're only young, but what will happen in the future if you decide you want to go away to university/move away for work etc - are your parents willing to look after (all) the tortoises?

Suze65 · 14-02-2013, 09:56 AM

I've seen pics of Mary's , they are very big, they are really beautiful but, need a lot of pace, time and money.

sandy · 14-02-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ClareandCo

I know you're only young, but what will happen in the future if you decide you want to go away to university/move away for work etc - are your parents willing to look after (all) the tortoises?

This is why so many large tortoises are up for rehoming, along with adults having children, or a change in finacial circumstances.
Not enough thought for the future:0(

Gordon · 15-02-2013, 06:16 PM

Here are a few pictures of Marys enjoy

Easter Bunny · 13-02-2013, 09:55 PM

They are one of my favourites..Have you got photos Mary of yours? would love to see them

13-02-2013, 07:33 PM	#1
FLINTUS Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 960	Burmese Browns So someone on RFUK started a thread about these and it's got me thinking, perhaps if some pop up I might get a pair. Apparenty they're still very active at 10 degrees and the clutches are often 40+. So why don't we see any for sale in the UK, and if there are any breeders, does anyone know who? __________________ 2.2 Red Foots 1.0 Golden Retriever 1.1 Lop-eared rabbits 1.2 Serrated/Forest Hingebacks Fish Snails-Achatina Fulica 'Jadatzi', Limicolaria Flammea, Limicolaria Numidica, Archachatina marginata suturalis, Achatina Tincta Jadatzi GALS for sale: http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...799#post610799

13-02-2013, 09:10 PM	#4
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	They look like lovely animals but they do get really big. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

13-02-2013, 09:28 PM	#5
FLINTUS Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 960	I know they get big but they're smaller than Sullys and can cope with the British climate better than some Meds. __________________ 2.2 Red Foots 1.0 Golden Retriever 1.1 Lop-eared rabbits 1.2 Serrated/Forest Hingebacks Fish Snails-Achatina Fulica 'Jadatzi', Limicolaria Flammea, Limicolaria Numidica, Archachatina marginata suturalis, Achatina Tincta Jadatzi GALS for sale: http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...799#post610799

14-02-2013, 09:56 AM	#7
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	I've seen pics of Mary's , they are very big, they are really beautiful but, need a lot of pace, time and money. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

15-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#9
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Here are a few pictures of Marys enjoy Last edited by Gordon; 15-02-2013 at 06:19 PM.

13-02-2013, 09:05 PM	#3
tortydat Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,165	I've got four sub-adult Burmese who are brilliant tortoises but wouldn't consider breeding them other than maybe a couple of eggs just to try as there are too many large tortoises around that need re-homing IMO. I believe the Norfolk tortoises have been re-homed abroad but they did produce quite a lot of babies before they went. Mary

13-02-2013, 09:55 PM	#10
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	They are one of my favourites..Have you got photos Mary of yours? would love to see them __________________ Lynne x

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