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  1. Lynn DeVries

    wow... what dissapointment

    Tyler Stewart from Bluebeast Reptile is one of the most polite and caring people that I have ever met. I have purchased many Tortoises from Tyler, sight unseen. Lynn DeVries
  2. Lynn DeVries

    TSA Members?

    Me Too!
  3. Lynn DeVries

    NOW what???

    Hi Stace I can get any type of soil you need and ship it to you no worries. I am in Iowa USA and packaged soil of all varieties, common for Tortoise care is readily available. so just let me know, I would be happy to help out. Lynn
  4. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Thanks Stace!!! :D:D
  5. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Thanks Jacqui!!! Hi Yvonne Its the Southern Form of the Argentine Tortoise, the parents originated from Northern Patagonia. Some call them Patagonian Tortoises and consider them a sub species of the Argentine Tortoise aka Chaco Tortoise :-) Lynn
  6. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Hint: It's not a Gopherus sp. :) Lynn
  7. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Thanks Candy!!! Yvonne I deff will post pictures when he arrives next week :D In the meantime here is a Tortoise, can anyone guess what it is?... while Danny is "busy" ;) I have 2 of them :) Yvonne I dont know where to post this so you can move it if you like :P Lynn
  8. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Thanks Dee and bettinge !! It's just gettin better cause I bought myself a present.... Egyptian Tortoise!! WOOT WOOT! :D
  9. Lynn DeVries

    B.D.

    Thank You!! It has been a great day! :D
  10. Lynn DeVries

    Full Grown Sulcata Pictures

    Hi Laura Here is a pic of the sulcata house, I will get some taken of them in the outdoor areas as well. If you have something specific that you would like to discuss, feel free to email me. Lynn
  11. Lynn DeVries

    Full Grown Sulcata Pictures

    Hi Nay Andre and another big boy just came in last week. I am not sure on their history or their ages, but they were very well cared for by the previous owner. They just ended up getting too big, so they came here to live:) Here is a pic of the other one, I call him Goliath. He is the same...
  12. Lynn DeVries

    Wanted Greek Tortoises

    WOW! I have a lot of Greek Tortoises now!:D I wont be needing anymore, but if anyone wants to donate I would be happy to accept them. Thanks everybody! Lynn
  13. Lynn DeVries

    Full Grown Sulcata Pictures

    Here is a picture of Andre, he is 30" (Straight line carapace) and weighs aprox 200 pounds:)
  14. Lynn DeVries

    does a baby snapping turtle need uvb?

    I respectfully disagree, in hundreds of tests I personally have overseen. The baby common snappers have done markedly better on a staple diet of Reptomin. It is nearly immposible to provide a varied natural diet for a common snapping turtle as they eat such a wide variety of foods in the wild...
  15. Lynn DeVries

    Beautiful Eastern Box Turtle

    I pm'd you :D Lynn
  16. Lynn DeVries

    does a baby snapping turtle need uvb?

    In the last 20 years I have raised 100's of baby common snappers indoors with no UV light. But they are fed only Reptomin Turtle food. Reptomin has the proper vit & minerals for normal shell growth in common snapping Turtles. Lynn
  17. Lynn DeVries

    portable/collapsible pen?

    These are fairly reasonable at Petsmart, and would be easy to build if youre handy enough :D Lynn
  18. Lynn DeVries

    Need Information for Chaco Tortoise

    Hi Scott When Hermanns get to be about 4" in length they go outside in predetor proof enclosures. I put the Hermanns out in the spring after the ground thaws. In this area the ground freezes to a depth of 3 feet, and in very severe winters the ground has frozen to a depth of 6 feet and frozen...
  19. Lynn DeVries

    Need Information for Chaco Tortoise

    Hi Scott I think some people (Danny) have a knack, a green thumb if you will. I know what species do well for me here in Iowa, as I have had most kinds at some point or another. I enjoyed our talk and hopefully it will tide you over until Danny is back online :D Lynn[hr] Oh sorry forgot...
  20. Lynn DeVries

    Outdoor enclosure upgrades

    AWSOME!! Great job guys the enclosures look fantastic!! :D Lynn
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