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Old 13-05-2008, 07:40 PM
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I think this actually highlights one of the main problems with the whole CITES enforcement. It relies on people being able to ID species or even subspecies from every genera of animal - it's no wonder they get it wrong. Unless you're an expert in tortoise morphology (even an amateur expert!) it must be a nightmare - especially at borders where checks take place - I mean most customs officials couldn't tell a sulcata from a hermanns! Though I am amused that in this case they tried to find a specialist and still didn't manage it!

My vet tried to convince me Wurtle is a marginated tortoise - which he 100% clearly is not! Brilliant!
Perhaps they meant he is a marginally tortoise? As in 'marginally insane' like my 'ratio.
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yes tina they are all males
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since i got flash off you claire he has never stopped eating! he seems to have settled in really well and is VERY active. thank god we finally know what they are though. does anyone know which is the best method of hibernation as a few people i have mentioned it to turned their noses up at the fride method. they say justput him in a box under the stairs!
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Awww, have you got one of the Hermann's now? Glad he's settled in.

This link is very good for hibernation:

Tortoise Trust Web - Hibernating Juvenile Tortoises

Shelley66 also has an excellent hibernation guide which I'm sure she'll pm you if you ask her.
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glad to hear he is doing fine marie! my torts are sulking now they have lost their friend lol
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