New here! Sharing photos of my Indian star

[Missi]

Hi all! I've never had a chance to share my photos of my Indian star, Raja Sharam, with other people who know about them. I purchased him as a well-started baby from local breeder, The Turtle Source, iin February 2009 so he is nearly 3 years old. I would love your insight of him. Does he look healthy? If not, what can I do to correct the possible issues? Does he look like a Indian or a Sri Lankan?

I know he is a male because every time I remove him from his soaking dish to rinse him off, he gets "excited" Ick!

His most recent photos:









Here is his enclosure:



Photos in order of when I brought him home on up to most recent: Raja Sharam's photo gallery on Flickr.com

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Missi:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know your name (Missi?) and where you are?

Your tortoise is beautiful! I don't know enough about stars to answer your questions, but your Maneki Neko collection is great!!!

 

[pdrobber]

welcome

 

[ShadowRancher]

He's beautiful! I'm looking into getting some stars myself next

 

[Yash Raj]

Beautiful.
Looks healthy.
It is an Indian Star.
Geochelone Elegans.

 

[bigred]

Hi Missi:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know your name (Missi?) and where you are?

Your tortoise is beautiful! I don't know enough about stars to answer your questions, but your Maneki Neko collection is great!!!

Funny stuff

 

[l0velesly]

Neat! He has a nice design and a great enclosure!

 

[CLMoss]

He is Beautiful! Best of luck with him.

~C

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Jacqui]

Going thru your pictures, I noticed you have Brussels Griffons!!! I love those guys!

 

[tortoises101]

We welcome you and your beautiful tortoise.

 

[Missi]

Hey guys! Thanks for all your lovely comments! Yes, my name is Missi & I live in Naples, Florida. LOL I do collect maneki nekos! Have added several more since that photo was taken. I need a curio cabinet to display them in Glad you enjoyed my photos! Hope to learn much more about Indian star tortoises here

 

[Sky2Mina]

Welcome! Your star is beautiful

 

[Missi]

Welcome! Your star is beautiful

Thank you Sky2Mina! So is yours! Hey, I have a lizard from your country! They were accidentally introduced in my country -- A Tokay gecko! He is just a tiny baby right now