Do male radiated make better pets?
I had a 4 month old radiated male that I got from Tom Motlow out of Dallas Texas and sold him when he turned a year old and noticed he was a pretty Good captive radiata and would do the rain dance when...
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All the single ladies
Had to bring them in for a cold snap, so gave them a shine and took some crappy cell phone snaps. I don't really photo these much, but clearing out the phone so enjoy. All sub-adult females. View...
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My First Radiated :)
Many years ago I was introduced to the species and it became a dream to work with them. I was briefed about the permit requirements and such and due to my military career, I could not guarantee...
View ArticleRad youngsters and Mister Yellow
These are some 2016 youngsters and my 2 year old Male Yellow Boy. Coming along. New color starting to show on the younger ones. All the 2016's are available if interested. View attachment 200618
View ArticleMoving to CA w/out permit
I have a small radiata and live in Tampa. I will soon have to move to CA but have no time to get a permit. I don't want to give him up. What do you think the odds are that the TSA will know what...
View ArticleSmuggled rare Ploughshare tortoises go on display for first time in UK
Smuggled rare Ploughshare tortoises go on display for first time in UK February 25, 2017, BBCA The ploughshare tortoises were handed to Chester Zoo in 2012 after being confiscated by Hong Kong customs...
View ArticleSomeone give it a try about the sex.
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View ArticleMy new rad....
View attachment 72220 View attachment 72221 View attachment 72222 Some one told me to put some olive oil on the back if the torts , may I know anyone of u had done it before? Is there any advantage on...
View ArticleA few nice Radiateds
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View ArticleWhat Might the Offspring Look Like From This Future Breeding?
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View ArticleIntroducing ourselves
Hello fellow tortoise keepers! Our name is Veerle and Maxim and we live in Belgium. We have 4 Astrochelys radiata at the moment all small. We have been reading a lot on this forum since there is little...
View ArticleOut in the Bad lands of San Diego county
Where the tortoises are tortoises and the sheep are happy.
View ArticleCalifonira Rad Babies
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View ArticlePloughshare , Angonoka , Yniphora
Whatever the name one calls them . View attachment 21157 Dad and son posting for picture , enjoy Cheers
View ArticleAnother Promising Youngster
This little one is really starting to color up very nicely. The Vertebral Scutes are showing quite a bit of yellow and the Chostal scutes are beginning to spread, which is a good thing. Time will tell...
View ArticleRadiated Tortoise pattern split
Just wonder is there any way to prevent patterns (the yellow lines) on rad's shell from splitting? or is it determined by genetic solely? I found rad with more yellow pattern tend to have splitting...
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Newly hatched Radiated tortoise baby! From Pipping to Hatching
Hi TFO! I am Dennis from Manila, Philippines. Sorry I don't post much but I am very excited to share this time lapse video of our 3rd captive-bred Radiated tortoise hatchling! I was lucky to catch this...
View ArticleOne year growth
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View Article2348 Update
Here is a photo today showing probably my most promising male. 6" and color just jumping out. View attachment 208060
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