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Re: Well another Tort joines my collection .....

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Posted by Terry on July 05, 2001 at 17:43:33:

In Reply to: Re: Well another Tort joines my collection ..... posted by EJ on July 05, 2001 at 16:19:30:

Good idea to check which type of Hingeback you have, as EJ mentioned the Bells (Kinixys belliana)
can tolerate drier conditions than K. erosa or K. homeana which require a humid environment.

Check here for photos, so you know for sure which you have.You'll find decent photos of the Homes hingeback (K.homeana) and Forest hingeback (K. erosa) here: These two require a more humid environment.

http://www.slowcoach.org.uk/gallery/gal_main.html

As EJ mentioned and as stated at the Tortoise Trust care sheet,the Bells hinge back ( k.belliana)can tolerate drier conditions.
You'll find a photo of the Bells hingeback here:

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/care/ckinixys.html

Best of luck with your new torts, keep us updated on their progress.
Hope this helps.
Terry.




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