Leprecata?

[tyguy35]

Sorry I likely spelt that very wrong. I was wondering how this worked. Did it happen naturaly or scienificaly with and injection of semen or something like that. Were they coaxed. I'm just interested in how te two different types caught each others eyes?

 

[Tom]

Some people mix species. Males of most species will mount just about anything when that urge strikes them, so if there is a female of a different species in their enclosure, they will take any port in a storm, so to speak...

Personally, I feel that this should not happen, and that we should work to preserve the genetic lines that we have in captivity.

 

[Baoh]

Sorry I likely spelt that very wrong. I was wondering how this worked. Did it happen naturaly or scienificaly with and injection of semen or something like that. Were they coaxed. I'm just interested in how te two different types caught each others eyes?

Artificially by proximity, but nothing more. I would like one or two someday so that I can observe their growth and behavior first-hand.

 

[tortadise]

Personally, I feel that this should not happen, and that we should work to preserve the genetic lines that we have in captivity.
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Well said. I'm a definite backer of this. Same with travencore and elongated. They are not the same but can be bred together. I don't believe this should be occurring as well as any species.

 

[wellington]

Personally, I feel that this should not happen, and that we should work to preserve the genetic lines that we have in captivity.

Well said. I'm a definite backer of this. Same with travencore and elongated. They are not the same but can be bred together. I don't believe this should be occurring as well as any species.

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DITTO a thousand time

 

[Neal]

Sorry I likely spelt that very wrong. I was wondering how this worked. Did it happen naturaly or scienificaly with and injection of semen or something like that. Were they coaxed. I'm just interested in how te two different types caught each others eyes?

In the wild, the two types wouldn't ever meet each other. But in captivity, I don't think the tortoises care very much if they are mating with a member of the same species or not...so this type of thing happens "naturally". I think in some cases, the owners kept the two types of tortoises together with the intent of producing leopracatas.

There's a member here, N2TORTS that has a couple. I think they're ugly, but some find them nice looking.

 

[tortadise]

I done like how they look either. Theres a reason why I keep so many species because they are each their own unique species. I find the beauty and differences in even redfoots from different countries. I can't stand people that do that. Even with dogs. I mean really come on chi weenie, puggles. Greedy humans.

 

[Neal]

I done like how they look either. Theres a reason why I keep so many species because they are each their own unique species. I find the beauty and differences in even redfoots from different countries. I can't stand people that do that. Even with dogs. I mean really come on chi weenie, puggles. Greedy humans.

I'm the same with leopards, unfortunately they're genetics are so diluted they're all pretty much mutts, with few exceptions, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[tortadise]

Yep. All for a dollar.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Some people mix species. Males of most species will mount just about anything when that urge strikes them, so if there is a female of a different species in their enclosure, they will take any port in a storm, so to speak...

Personally, I feel that this should not happen, and that we should work to preserve the genetic lines that we have in captivity.

^^Well said.

 

[Tom]

I'm the same with leopards, unfortunately they're genetics are so diluted they're all pretty much mutts, with few exceptions, as far as I'm concerned.

Totally agreed here. I wish this was not the case...

 

[skottip]

Let me know if anyone wants to see some pics of them.

I think they are awesome....

Scott

 

[tyguy35]

Let me know if anyone wants to see some pics of them.

I think they are awesome....

Scott

If like to see

 

[Zamric]

My personal oppinion about leopracatas is that they are beautiful and their existiance is no worse than that of the Black and White stripped Boa Constrictor.

It has always been the way of mankind to breed favorable traits in our pets and livestock. The Tortoise is just our latest attempt.

 

[Tortoise Hub]

Let me know if anyone wants to see some pics of them.

I think they are awesome....

Scott

I would love to see some pics.

 

[Tom]

My personal oppinion about leopracatas is that they are beautiful and their existiance is no worse than that of the Black and White stripped Boa Constrictor.

It has always been the way of mankind to breed favorable traits in our pets and livestock. The Tortoise is just our latest attempt.

Black and white striped boas were created by breeding members of the SAME species.

 

[Oogway]

i say artificial selection is okay as long as its within the same species, and it could actually occur in the wild. I also believe that the fun part of having a tortoise and other animals is creating a habitat native to where they live. All in all against cross-breeding. I wouldnt like being cross-bred with a monkey!

 

[skottip]

I will post a few pics later. I am actually working today. Owning a business has its perks, and sometimes not so much. lol

Scott
I think many of you will be suprised. They are beautiful. If you had to describe what they look like, it would be 50% Leopard, 50% Sulcatta.

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Maybe in the meantime, someone can tell me how to post pics. lol

lol Just figured out how to add pics.

 

[Zamric]

My personal oppinion about leopracatas is that they are beautiful and their existiance is no worse than that of the Black and White stripped Boa Constrictor.

It has always been the way of mankind to breed favorable traits in our pets and livestock. The Tortoise is just our latest attempt.

Black and white striped boas were created by breeding members of the SAME species.

...and the Mule?

 

[Moofahsa]

Very interesting!