Recent content by rtortsaz

I have a beautiful three year old Burmese Star. Sex unconfirmed but appears female based on visual (flat plastron, short stubby tail, and shape of anal scutes). 5 1/2 inches long and 566g. Asking $2,500.00 OBO. No shipping (I have just never done it before). Pick up in Arizona (Phoenix metro...

I have a young adult male Sri Lankan Star ("Taurus") that I am rehoming. He is healthy, friendly and has a beautiful pattern. He is approximately 6 1/2" long. I am asking $1000. I can't figure out how to attach pictures but I can send to those interested. Please contact me if interested.

Just wondering about the redfoot females you had for sale. My brother in Ohio is interested because he currently has 3 males. If still available, I was wondering if you could send me some info on size, age, if captive bred, health and pictures. Thanks.

Here are pics of the Stars' enclosure just after construction. 10' x 6' with a 2' x 4' heated (radiant heat panel) night box. We have a hawk that hangs around our yard so I covered with hardware cloth. I have since added some additional hides and various weeds and flowers.

I have been on here for a couple months now but keep forgetting to properly introduce myself to everyone. My name is Josh and I live with my wife, kids, and three torts in the Phoenix area. I have raised reptiles since I was a kid and currently have one juvenile male Leopard (bacocki) and a...

My brother is in Ohio and although not currently a member of the forum, is an experienced tortoise keeper. I told him about this and he would like to get in touch with you if possible. Could you send me an e-mail or number where he could get a hold of you? Thanks.

I am in Arizona and I would like to find a juvenile-subadult female leopard. If anyone has one available or knows of anyone who does, please let me know. Thanks.

Thanks Tom. I really appreciate the quick response. Also, I just wanted to give you a general thank you as I have read many of your posts on the forum (on various topics) and all of them have been very helpful and informative.

First time poster with a quick question: Are tortoises hatched from the ground more likely to be male versus female? Or is there any evidence/studies/or theories on this at all? I couldn't find anything on it so I thought I would check and see if anyone on here knew. Thanks.