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I would like to see what range of species have actually been raised in closed chambers, as characterized by the many thread describing that system here on TFO, most famously by Tom.
From reading posts and threads, and literature not on TFO at least these species seem to do well in the system. Whether or not it is beneficial may be it's own discussion.
Centrochelys (Geochelone) sulcata TFO
Stigmochelys (Geochelone) pardalis TFO
Geochelone platynota TFO
Geochelone elegans TFO
Manouria impressa Literature
Manouria emys TFO
Others that you have used the closed chamber method with? Keep in mind closed chamber means elevated humidity to greater than 85%, temps not less than 80F, and some hour or more of exposure to outside air and temps (still above 80F) for the tortoises, while the chamber may also 'air out'.
Top of the list that come to mind are Indotestudo species, Radiateds, Chacos, any gopherus, but other species raised this way might be an interesting contribution to this aspect of chelonian captive husbandry. I think hatchlings and neonates to just shy of sub-adult size may be an important aspect too. ( To me sub-adult means no secondary sexual characteristics are apparent, but maybe you can tell sex by primary characteristic.)
Will
From reading posts and threads, and literature not on TFO at least these species seem to do well in the system. Whether or not it is beneficial may be it's own discussion.
Centrochelys (Geochelone) sulcata TFO
Stigmochelys (Geochelone) pardalis TFO
Geochelone platynota TFO
Geochelone elegans TFO
Manouria impressa Literature
Manouria emys TFO
Others that you have used the closed chamber method with? Keep in mind closed chamber means elevated humidity to greater than 85%, temps not less than 80F, and some hour or more of exposure to outside air and temps (still above 80F) for the tortoises, while the chamber may also 'air out'.
Top of the list that come to mind are Indotestudo species, Radiateds, Chacos, any gopherus, but other species raised this way might be an interesting contribution to this aspect of chelonian captive husbandry. I think hatchlings and neonates to just shy of sub-adult size may be an important aspect too. ( To me sub-adult means no secondary sexual characteristics are apparent, but maybe you can tell sex by primary characteristic.)
Will