Another Day @ Garden State Tortoise (pic heavy)

[HermanniChris]

Summer is in full swing and I was able to take a little time to snap some photos of a few turtles/tortoises. Enjoy.

European Pond turtles catching some rays (the only two that didn't run for the hills):

Wood turtles and Blanding's turtles aggressively showing their personalities:

This Eastern Box finally decided to come out and get some sun:

Some of the Diamondbacks adoring this weather:

Some of the ponds:

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Of course, the tortoises:

Western Hermann's going out to graze:

A Dalmatian fresh out of her night house:

Dalmatians patiently waiting for weekly mazuri:

Eastern Hermann's:

Marginateds eating and prowling around after being hosed down:

Some of the tortoise pens:

 

[tortle]

Awesome! They have such rich habitats, I love it.

 

[Len B]

Nice pics and animals. Are you able to keep the European pond turtles outside during winter? That dark water in the ponds reminds me of the pine barrens.

 

[wellington]

OMG, just BEAUTIFUL. My fave is the turtles basking on the logs. One of my favorite things to see when I am up in Michigan on the river. If I could ever get the hubby to let me have the whole yard, it would look like a smaller version of yours.

 

[HermanniChris]

Thank you. Yes the European ponds do well here in the winter. I'm pretty close to the Pine Barrens, only about a half hour from where they start.

 

[terryo]

No wonder all your animals are so beautiful and healthy. Your enclosures are perfect. I am loving my little high color Eastern I got from you.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

I love this thread!

 

[yagyujubei]

I am extremely impressed. Your ponds are as nice as I have seen. Love the logs. Fantastic.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Great pictures!

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

The animals and enclosures are awesome. It's like turtle and tortoise paradise! It would be so cool to be able to visit a place like yours. Some one should open a turtle and tortoise zoo!

 

[kanalomele]

Gorgeous all the way around. Thank you for sharing!

 

[ErinB]

Fantastic photos! Their habitats are amazing, I love it.

 

[HermanniChris]

Thank you all!

 

[badkitty]

Wow great pictures!

 

[cfwinged1]

Very nice pics and beautiful children !

 

[ascott]

speeeeeechlesssss here

 

[Tom]

Your place is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. All sorts of ideas there. Very inspirational.

 

[lynnedit]

Fabulous, enjoyed every pic.

 

[acrantophis]

Wow! Those enclosures are amazing. What beautiful healthy animals! I love the spotted turtle pond.

 

[Vishnu2]

Can I come live there? I won't take up much room, I am pretty quiet and I could share the little house with the tortoises.