Re: Star tortoises

Posted by tcc on December 31, 2000 at 11:59:22:

In Reply to: Star tortoises posted by Nick on December 30, 2000 at 20:52:20:

Hi Nick,
I recently came into keeping these guys. Its doesnt sound like you have missed anything.
There is a Star Tortoise Group on Egroups with lots of knowledgable keepers.
Take care,
tcc

: This has no doubt come up before, but just how delicate are star tortoises as captives? i'm not sure if i'm going to be dealing with burmese stars, or indians (i'm not even sure of the differenece yet) i've had experience with a leopard tortoise that a former friend oh so conveniently killed for me (i'm VERY upset at my stupidity over that one) i'm researching the possibilities now. from what i've read, star tortoises need warm, dry conditions, a 'standard' diet high in fiber, low in fat and protein, varied. the UVA and UVB lighting, the spacious enclosure. that doesn't seem too much different from the regimen i was used to with my leopard tortoise. what am i missing?

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