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    Alfalfa for torts?

    What would be more suitable?
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    overfeeding

    Yeah it looks Sri Lankan to me too. Sri Lankan Stars typically have thicker radiating yellow lines on the carapace and generally grow larger than the Stars from India. I have read that both the Indian and Sri Lankan Stars have similar DNA, indicating that they are the same species. ... he's...
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    :) ... I didn't think of it like that! We'll have to reunite them when they're older. LOL. It'll be like a "Suprise Suprise" Cilla special :D
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    ... What do YOU think?

    Thank you for the advice - I have just ordered myself a copy of the Indian Star book you suggested. I'm not sure when it'll arrive, i live in the UK and its coming form the states (cost me an arm & leg too :)) ... I look forward to readin it though!!! Thanks again
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    OOOOOHHH George is SO cute :D I'm a million times more excited about getting mine now!!! As soon as they arrive i'll post pics so you can see. ps. I'm glad George's eyes are better
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    Lol - I have no idea :rolleyes: We're a right pair! I'm afraid my talents dont stretch to techinal uses :) Can anyone else help?!?
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    Oh that would be excellent, thank you :D I'm picking up mine in January ... a baby boy and girl! Cant wait! Callum
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    I'M GETTING MINE FROM MARCUS LANGFORD TOO :D Would you reccomend him then?
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    Indian Star Tortoise - sticky eyes

    Danny, do you know where your girlfriend gets the topsoil from? Callum[hr] George, If you dont mind me asking ... where did you get your Star hatcling from? You live in the UK right? Callum
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    ... What do YOU think?

    Thank you ARKelly, thats very encouraging!! :) As soon as i pick them up i will post pics :D[hr] Thats one thing i've noticed through the material i've read - is how quickly Indian Stars fall ill ... i suppose i can only do my very best and provide them with the right diet and...
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    ... What do YOU think?

    Thank you all for your comments. I just wanted to add that although i'm new to the tortoise forum i'm not a novice tortoise keeper. I am now in the position to have 2 baby IST hatchlings and they're a species i've always wanted. I'm just be cautious before i take them on. I have done...
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    ... What do YOU think?

    Ok ... so i have been researching lots now about the Indian Star Tortoise (and like lots of tortoise species) I have read conflicting information. Sometimes i read things and think to myself ... "I'll be ok with this species :D they're really not too difficult to keep" ... and then i see...
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    Is 'Cat Grass' harmful?

    Yeah thats exactly what it is - ts just wheat grass. From what i've read there are no chemicals added to it. I just wanted to double check before i fed it to them. You dont think it would cause a problem then?
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    Is 'Cat Grass' harmful?

    Please could anyone tell me if 'Cat Grass' is harmfull to Star tortoises? :( As i'll soon be picking my new tortoises up i'm starting to grow weeds, lettuce etc at home. I came across cat grass today and i know Indian Stars are grazers and therefore grass is vital to their diet. As i live in...
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    Overactive star?

    I hope my boys will be active when i get them ... they'll be Sri Lankan Stars!!! I think it shows they're happy and healthy :-)
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    [split] Indoor setup questions

    I too have a few 'setup' questions ... any advice from experienced keepers would be appreciated! :) What substrate is best for Indian Star Hatclings? I have been told to get coconut bark ... is this any good? However, i have read through a lot of forums and a lot of people use 'Aspen' or...
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    We're on egg watch!

    Could someone explain the incubation process to me ... is it difficult? What equipment etc is involved? ... I would love to own a pair of mating tortoises but i'm scared I wouldn't be able to look after the egg - its seems far too difficult :( Callum ps. Congratulations on your clutch...
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    Boys & Boys? ... Please advise

    ... 2 boys it is then!!! :D Thank you both for the advice and warm welcome ... everyone's so friendly!! Thank you :)
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    introductions

    ... newbie Hello everyone! My name is Callum and i am a 'newbie' to the Tortoise Forum. Although i dont have any tortoises at the moment (i have previously cared for a sulcata and a Med Spur-thighed, unfortunatly i had to give these back to their owners :( ) ... i am due to get 2 Indian Star...
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    Ms. Siree

    She is SOOOOO beautiful! :shy: Callum
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