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Article on BBC says new species discovered. Eastern Santa Cruz tortoise Is officially a new species per genetic research. Exciting news. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34600468

Guinness Record holder Bertie: http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/10/world/bertie-fastest-tortoise-guinness-record/index.html As he basks in his new fame, Bertie spends his days noshing on strawberries with his lady love, Shelly. His Guinness World Records certificate hangs in a wall in his...

Sold the trio. They are very happy outside at their new home. I will be able to visit them.

Did they use a lot of emoticons?

Looking like ladies to me. The distance of the vent to the carapace is short. Ladies tend to walk with their tails close to their side.

I want to separate my two adult males. Gus is available for adoption. $150

I spent so much time and effort ridding my lawns of this plant. Choking it out with more seed every year. Now in the wild west I'm buying 2 pounds of it a week for the children. Yummy.

Single Greek Ibera ibera male seeking new home in Arizona-Southern California Area. Preferably, where the ladies are. Gus, is a very handsome, friendly, and an outgoing guy. Over 5 years old, and actively trying to start a family. He like long walks in the early morning, afternoon, and...

Awe. Did he stay up to see Rudolph , the Christmas Tortoise? Merry Christmas to all!

My Gus is available. Male Greek Ibera, 5 years old and suave. Tucson.

Ok I see your point. Arthropods are eaten in the wild so, shrimp will suffice as a substitute for that crustacean.

No shrimp. Yes to raw sweet potato, yams, etc. They will try to eat anything you bring them so take the responsibility seriously. Happy Thanksgiving from Tula, Gus, and Speedy!

Did you find your tortoise? Im in Tucson and have a 5 year old Greek ibera up for adoption. -Philip

Made my own bulk mixed greens in the stack of 1lb spring mix containers which by the way make great stackables. I learned from the restaurant biz that greens will keep in water in the fridge. I'm good for 4 days. I put dump out the cold greens as part of my morning routine. The water keeps the...

They want a sterile balcony. No adding hooks for bird feeders. No clothes lines. I did put out window boxes on the railing bottom; with native flower seeds so I can have some natural privacy barrier. That's where my Tortoise kids tan and bathe without the neighbor kids noticing them. I never...