Breeding pair of Elongated Tortoises

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Tortuga_terrestre

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These tortoises have been recently aquired by my uncle for FREE!!! They are proven breeders and I am helping him set up his outside enclosure. The previous owner could not care for them anymore and her dogs were using them as a chew toys.

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Female
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Male
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The damage done by the dog
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Yvonne G

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What a lucky break for your uncle. Does he know anything at all about caring for tortoises?
 

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Isnt He... No, he has kept Iguanas, Constrictors and monitors but not tortoises.Thats where I come into the picture =).. but to be honest Im not fimiliar with this species. Any suggestions???? I've only kept Russians, Greeks, Leopards, and CDT's.


What a lucky break for your uncle. Does he know anything at all about caring for tortoises?
 

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What a lucky break for the tortoises!! How sad that dogs were chewing on them!!! So glad your Uncle has them and that he has you to help him!!
 
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