Re: CB vs. WC

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Posted by Katrina on March 30, 2002 at 12:12:28:

In Reply to: CB vs. WC posted by Cindy on March 30, 2002 at 11:00:49:

Well, here's how I look at it.

A wild-caught animal will take longer to acclimate, will probably need more conditioning before being healthy enough to produce viable eggs (since they usually come in underweight, with parasites, and other problems), and will cost you more in vet bills. If a tortoise dies within a year of purchase due to health issues caused by collection, holding, and transporting from country of origin, then it will definately be producing less eggs than a capitve bred animal!

Now, as far as long-term (5+ years?) wild-caught captives, I have no idea.

Katrina

: Hi, I was just wondering about this questin. I know the benefits of CB, and I am all for that. If I do buy a tortoise, I prefer to buy CB, the tortoises are much healthier.

: But I was wondering, in your opinion....wich are better egg layers, breeders, or produce more hatchlings....CB tortoises or WC tortoises??

: Someone asked me that question, and I dint know how to answer.

: Thanks for all your help.

: Cindy :)

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: Well, here's how I look at it. : A wild-caught animal will take longer to acclimate, will probably need more conditioning before being healthy enough to produce viable eggs (since they usually come in underweight, with parasites, and other problems), and will cost you more in vet bills. If a tortoise dies within a year of purchase due to health issues caused by collection, holding, and transporting from country of origin, then it will definately be producing less eggs than a capitve bred animal! : Now, as far as long-term (5+ years?) wild-caught captives, I have no idea. : Katrina : : Hi, I was just wondering about this questin. I know the benefits of CB, and I am all for that. If I do buy a tortoise, I prefer to buy CB, the tortoises are much healthier. : : But I was wondering, in your opinion....wich are better egg layers, breeders, or produce more hatchlings....CB tortoises or WC tortoises?? : : Someone asked me that question, and I dint know how to answer. : : Thanks for all your help. : : Cindy :)

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