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Suz
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 Posted: 9/19/2008, 6:32 am Post subject: 31 African Spur Babies |
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My parents accidently had 31 babies (three clutches) born within the last 2 weeks. We are looking for placement in good tortoise loving homes.
These little babies are silver dollar sized right now but will grow to be BIG. (100, 200 or even 240 pounds) They do require a lot of work for the first few years but become pretty independent after that.
Let me know if you might be interested in a couple. |
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| Posted: 9/19/2008, 12:24 pm Post subject: baby torts again |
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Again, very tempting but I know better than to take one. Good luck with these,.... if only I could.
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Davis2001R6
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| Posted: 9/19/2008, 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Holy crap, a 200lb turtle and you have 30 of them. That's 6,000lbs of turtle. Don't they make turtle birth control or something? |
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Suz
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| Posted: 9/20/2008, 7:24 am Post subject: |
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| Davis2001R6 wrote: |
| Holy crap, a 200lb turtle and you have 30 of them. That's 6,000lbs of turtle. Don't they make turtle birth control or something? |
Well they're only about 1 oz right now so they are really tiny and cute. Turtle birth control is a good idea but we have not had much luck with that. My parents have thought about relocating "the male" the problem is that he's a bit aggressive....and would not be good around small children or curious dogs....and this just happens to be the only turtle out of their 100+ that has been aggressive.
I have 2 of my own that are a few years old now and require very little attention. (Condo and Shelly) so I have a great use for all the produce that goes bad in my refrigerator.
It is a 100 year commitment but we prefer to see it as a family heirloom opportunity. 
11 are placed in good homes.............20 more to go.
I will happily foster a few if anyone wants to give them as Christmas presents. |
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threedogz
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| Posted: 9/20/2008, 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I have a zoo already, however, my pet sitter has access to others who may be interested, I'll send her an email.
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Davis2001R6
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| Posted: 9/20/2008, 11:51 am Post subject: |
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| Wow, they live to be 100 as well. Hope you can find homes for the rest of them. |
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evenstar
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| Posted: 9/20/2008, 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'd take one, but I hate outliving my pets! 
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Suz
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| Posted: 9/25/2008, 7:28 am Post subject: |
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| 20 are placed----a few more to go!! |
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azhiker96
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| Posted: 9/25/2008, 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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If your parents lived in Oregon it would cost about $250 to neuter that male turtle. http://www.swanimalhospital.net/html/pricing.html
Might be worth checking into with a local reptile vet rather than being in the same position next year, maybe with more wee ones! 
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threedogz
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The turtles will make a good gift for a new baby, the next generation may be able to live to 100 with no problem.
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| Posted: 9/26/2008, 6:21 am Post subject: |
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| azhiker96 wrote: |
If your parents lived in Oregon it would cost about $250 to neuter that male turtle. http://www.swanimalhospital.net/html/pricing.html
Might be worth checking into with a local reptile vet rather than being in the same position next year, maybe with more wee ones! |
$250 vet bill or a five minute Google search for a turtle soup recipe? Hmmm, what'll it be, what'll it be? . . . . .
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Suz
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| Posted: 9/26/2008, 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Shawn wrote: |
| azhiker96 wrote: |
If your parents lived in Oregon it would cost about $250 to neuter that male turtle. http://www.swanimalhospital.net/html/pricing.html
Might be worth checking into with a local reptile vet rather than being in the same position next year, maybe with more wee ones! |
$250 vet bill or a five minute Google search for a turtle soup recipe? Hmmm, what'll it be, what'll it be? . . . . . |
 I can HARDLY believe that a tree huggin guy like you even suggested that!
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Matt Hoffman
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| Posted: 9/26/2008, 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Shawn wrote: |
| Google search for a turtle soup recipe? |
I once had snapping turtle soup and it was super-gross. I'm going to the Cayman Islands in a few weeks and they have a sea turtle farm there. Part of the purpose of the farm is to raise turtles to release into the wild to help replenish their populations. However, the turtles are also raised for meat and you can get different turtle dishes there. I haven't tried it the previous times I've been there. Maybe I will this time! The baby turtles are really cute, and I have a rule of thumb when it comes to eating critters: The cuter it is, the tastier it is. So if I live by my rule, tasty turtles will be in my belly within a few weeks! 
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Matt Hoffman
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| Posted: 9/26/2008, 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Suz is going to kill me when she reads that previous post. It figures that we are going rock climbing tomorrow. Maybe I won't make it to the Caymans afterall.
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| Posted: 9/27/2008, 6:15 am Post subject: |
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| It's bad juju! for YOU-you. |
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