chelidman Report post Posted January 17, 2004 Not that rare to see on of these, but the composition of this pic is awesome. My sister took this pic several years ago. She shoulda been a photographer... :-Paul PS It's a little grainy because it's a scanned photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acutus Report post Posted January 17, 2004 I love these guys!! I really would love to get one but am extremely reluctant because they are supposed to be difficult to keep. Great pic!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaby C Report post Posted January 17, 2004 Really interesting looking tortoise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zebeck Report post Posted January 17, 2004 is this yours? how long have you had it? doing well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelidman Report post Posted January 18, 2004 is this yours?how long have you had it? doing well? Was mine. Had it for about 2 years. Was doing well until it died mysteriously one hot summer day. Ad hoc necropsy revealed the possible cause - she was eggbound. What a shame to lose a potential mother and baby at the same time. I gave the male away and haven't had the heart to try again since. Maybe someday though.... :-Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zebeck Report post Posted January 20, 2004 I really like this species but i have been leary of it for a long time. i only know four people who have had any long-term luck with hingebacks at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn Report post Posted January 20, 2004 Hi Paul, I had a pair of them last year. They were doing great after some time getting used to things. Their tank was the one that had the heat emitter short out and cause my house to catch on fire, so sadly they died. I'm still thinking of trying again with them in the future. Got mine at a pet store labled as common leaf turtles. Only paid $70 for the pair! Dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zebeck Report post Posted January 20, 2004 I recall hearing about the fire and how terrible it was. Even worse to lose precious guys like these as so few seem to be in the hands of caring knowledgeable keepers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
