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Hi, It's been quite a while since I lasted posted pics of T & C. They are now 4 1/2 years old and 920/1050g. Both male. Pic below is just after a nice soak. Charlie has a smooth shell and loves to dig himself deep into the substrate. Tootsie is bumpy and is always sitting under the heating...

Hi, I've been looking for a female star for a while, but want to get one as a juvenile. I know, risky business. I've just come across a 2 yr-old female (incubated to be female) and the owner seems to be genuine enough and is looking to re-home her tortoise. Just wanted to know what the experts...

Hi, I know it is probably too early to tell but would like to know what everyone thinks? Tootsie on the left was incubated to be a girl and Charlie on the right to be a boy. Charlie is definitely a boy. I would be interested to hear your opinion on whether you think Tootsie could be a girl...

Dear all, This is my first post in a while from 'sunny' England! Just wanted to share pictures of Tootsie and Charlie our Indian Stars. Both are about 31/2 years old and absolute cuties. When we got them in October 2012, I started a Delonix Regia ('flame of the forest') bonsai forest from...

Just came across this article on the Internet! A baby hippo has adopted a 100 year old tortoise as his 'mum'! Check it out. Really cute! http://www.tortoiseclub.org/didyouknow.php

My stars have finally taken to using their hides regularly. However, Charlie the bigger (presumed male) likes to sleep ON TOP of Tootsie's hide! Doesn't really bother Tootsie. ....and this Tootsie waking up to a breakfast of Curly Kale!

This is Charlie emerging from his siesta. Hatched 14 Aug 2012. Plastron length 8cm Weight 136g Loves his hide and can't get him out of it! Tootsie Hatched 8 Aug 2012 Plastron length 7cm Weight 112g Can't get him into a hide!

Hi. I'm thinking of getting another star to add to the pair that I already have. I believe keeping tortoises in pairs isn't a great idea and I'm hoping that adding another one will change the dynamic with bullying etc. I've found a 5- year old star for sale and would really like your opinion on...

I've finally got the humidity, temperature and food right. If I could only get them to enjoy their daily dip! They look at me accusingly when I put them in the water. If looks could kill.....!

Just thought I'd share photos of my Stars (have been told they are Sri Lankan but not sure). They hatched in Aug 2012 and I've had them since Oct. The photos above are from when they arrived and the ones below are from today. They seem to be eating well and enjoy their twice weekly soaks!

Hi, I'm really new to this forum and also to tortoise husbandry as a whole. Fell in love with star tortoises and after a lot of research found a reliable breeder of these gorgeous creatures in the UK and got 2 (presumed male and female). Tootsie and Charlie have been with us for a little over 2...