Who has turtles/tortoises

[red bootz]

I know this has been done with snakes and what not, but I just wanted to get a clue of what species of chelonians all of you are working with.

[Maxime]

I have one female Mississippi Mud. And I am getting a snapper soon.

http://www.tiiite.com/pics/missi1.jpg

[red bootz]

Nice! A fellow cheloniaphile in Montreal.

[Jungle Jen]

I have a Cooter, RES, and a Hermann's Tortoise. :)

[Chelydraman]

I have 2 diamondback Terrapins, 2 alligator snappers, a rescue painted and an african sidenecked turtle, and a redfoot tortoise.

[gfisher2002]

A redfoot, 2 red-ears, and a russian tortoise. All are rescues from bad and abusive homes. Except the redfoot. Got it from a friend that moved.

[anacondaman]

ive got an alligator snapper...great little guy

[Turtle Matt]

Ill post what I have tomorrow...If you ever wish to rid yourself of that mud,I have a lonely male:).
Matt

[Wilma]

I have a baby mississippi map turtle :) I named it Chrys, for the Chrystal white eyes

[Bartman]

I also have a russian tortoise..there so awsome. I love mine, and am planning to keep it for my whole life.

[Chelydraman]

Well most of us who have toroises will have them pretty much our whole lives mine will be passed down to any kids I might have in the future.

[NewLineReptile]

I have 4 red eared sliders WANT THEM!!!!

Brandon

[gfisher2002]

I do. But no room.

'me hangs head and sighs'

[LadyHawke]

i have 2 13 yr old RES that i adopted in, but i really want a florida softshell

[red bootz]

In all the excitement, I forgot to post what I keep.

I have 4 red foots and a lonely female three toed box turtle.

[LISA127]

I just have one c.b. ornate box turtle, named Tina the Turtle.

[Linds]

I only have one little redfoot, and that is probably the only one I will have for at least 10 years. I fell in love with some hatchling boxies at the show, but I just do not have the space to dedicate to anymore chelonians, and most other reptiles :(

<img src="http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/503/22tortiepeaking.jpg">

[Turtle Matt]

Heres my list: 1 florida softshell, 1 spiny softshell, 2 chinese softshells, 2 common snapping, 10 alligator snapping, 8 common musk, 1 razorback musk, 1 eastern mud, 1 three striped mud, 2 red cheek mud,1 sonoran mud, 2 pink bellied sidenecks, 1 malayan box, 1 african helmetted, 1 hilarii sideneck, 2 reeves, 2 central american wood, 15 yellow bellied sliders, 3 red eared sliders, 2 river cooters, 4 florida red bellied cooters, 2 northern red bellied cooters, 3 peninsula cooters, 1 midland painted, 3 ouichita map, 2 mississippi map, 2 western pond, 4 eastern box, 5 three toed box, 2 florida box,1 ornate box, 2 japanese pond, 2 sulcattas,3 pancake torts, 1 hermanns tort, 6 russian torts. I think thats everything...
Matt

[Turtle Matt]

Oh,by the way I DID NOT collect any of the natives myself...
Matt

[Dragons & Balls]

We have 2 female spur thigh torts...
They are about 3 years old...

[Dani33]

OMG Turtle Matt, that is a huge collection! Where do you find the time to keep so many? I want to get a turtle or tort next year. It will probably be only one! Holy, I am jealous though!

[Turtle Matt]

Hehe..Thanks..I seem to have no troubles keeping them all healthy and happy...Alot are small still,as it is difficult to find adults but they will grow:). Also, if anyone is interested in seeing any pictures of anything,I have a digicam..
Matt

[red bootz]

Matt,

Since you offered, get me a pic of the Japanese and western ponds. The Japanese pond is a Mauremys Japonica? I haven't seen one of those in a while.

[Dani33]

Ooooo, I want to see pics of your ornate and russain! These are the two that I am desperately trying to decide between.

[Turtle Matt]

Ok..It will maybe take me a couple of days to get them on here but I'll go as quickly as I can..Yes,mauremys japonica is the japanese pond..
Matt

[JoeBradley]

I have 2 sulcatas.

[Maxime]

I would like to see pictures of the snappers. :)

[Pontus]

does this count ? :P

[Dani33]

LOL, cute pic!

[Chelydraman]

That is an awesome pic I have seen cats painted before but not like that. Maybe it is some new breed of shelled cat

[roesencrantz]

lol ok i had no idea what that was at first!! and to turtle matt.... my god man... i thought chelbydraman had enough turtles.... do u have a huge house to urself??

[Wilma]

oh matt, if you need a home for a few of those musk turtles feel free to let me know!!

[Turtle Matt]

Im going to try to breed the musks this spring..I had one baby hatch last year buy a little spectacled caiman jumped tanks and gobbled him up:(...I rent about half of a guys basement to keep them all in that I know.. I'll have the requested pix up by the weekend.
Matt

[Dani33]

Yay, can't wait!

[Wilma]

ohh matt! put me on teh reservation list for a baby when it hatches :D

[Turtle Matt]

Yup,ill let you know for sure but I'm not sure whether Ill get eggs or not so dont get your hopes up hehe.
Matt

[johnnym1972]

Hello all, I generally don't list the exact contents of my collection for security reasons, but I'll give you a little taste of what kind of Turtles and Tortoises I'm personally involved with on a regular and ongoing basis; Leopard Tortoises, Red Foot Tortoises, Sulcata Tortoises, Russian Tortoises, Speke's Hingeback Tortoises, Marginated Tortoises, Hermann's Tortoises, Indian Star Tortoises, Sri Lankan Star Tortoises, Eastern Box Turtles, Western Ornate Box Turtles, and Desert Ornate Box Turtles.
I used to also keep; Map Turtles, False Map Turtles, Western Painted Turtles, Red Ear Sliders, Florida Softshell Turtles, Common Snapping Turtles, Alligator Snapping Turtles, and various Hybrid Turtles.

I'm always looking for that next gem to add to my breeding program, and I'm currently working on getting some unrelated bloodlines of Fly River Cooters. If anyone knows of someone who is selling Fly River Cooters, please have them contact me.

Take care, Johnny.

[Dani33]

OMG John, I can't wait til next year! As always, jealous of your collection! Talk to ya later.
Danielle

[albinoman]

hypos and albino redfoot

[latazyo]

13 years with a RES male, and 1 year with 2 RES females

I love them

[gfisher2002]

Hey johnny, post a couple pics of your turtle rooms(you must have rooms for all those) I'd love to see your setups.

[johnnym1972]

Hello all, I will post a few individual pictures of some of my Box Turtles and Tortoises for everyone to ogle. My enclosures are not very glamorous at all, since I prefer function over flash. And I am currently in the process of building some Tortoise tables for the smaller species. Once I get everthing finished I will post some pictures of the entire setup.
Take care, Johnny.

[gfisher2002]

Hey johnny, post some pics anyway. I envision a room packed with enclosures for that many herps. I'd like to see a pic even if it's not finished. Sounds interesting.

[johnnym1972]

It's actually nowhere near that cramped. Although every time I buy more species it does take a while to rearrange everyone to make the new ones fit in!!! :) Almost all of the species in my collection are under 6 inches long, so they don't require massive indoor enclosures. The only pictures that I have right now are of single animals, and some group shots. I'll try to get some pictures of the enclosures as I finish them.

[gfisher2002]

Sure.

[Sean_.E.]

I'd love to see some pics of hermanns torts, pancake torts (one of my favs), leopard torts and african helmeteds (because Ive never hear of this species).

Actually, to be quite honest I'd love to see pics of everyones torts and turtles...lol.

Sean

[Linds]

Hahaha great pic, Pontus! :D

[latazyo]

where can you buy turtles and tortoises in the USA?

[Ciddian]

I know it's a bit late in the post but i just picked up a yellow bellied turtle and a free red slider (go figure) lol...

They are just 3 inches long now... :)
I used to have two other red ears but i've plces those into happy homes ^_^

You all have some awsome collections :med2teeth
I -always- have space if noones does....heeheehee

~*Ciddian*~

[Wu-Gwei]

Originally posted by latazyo
where can you buy turtles and tortoises in the USA?

Anywhere... US has the most choices for turtle and tortoises. Most often private breeders will advetise on the web. I would not buy from a store, b/c the quality is not as good and often more expensive. I'll send you a PM with some links for the US.


Cheers,
JJ;)

[latazyo]

excellent, I hope to hear from you soon

[albinoman]

Red Foots

[gfisher2002]

Originally posted by albinoman
Red Foots

????? What was the point of this post albinoman?

[aaron]

gfisher2002,

The topic of the thread was "who has turtle/torts. and I think albinoman was just posting what he keeps!!??


aaron

[Bartman]

lol..

Ooooo, I want to see pics of your ornate and russain!
I dunno if you were asking for someones specific russian tort but heres mine :p:D
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/19534tort.JPG
still looking for a name for this female..any ideas anyone?

[Dani33]

OMG, she is sooo sweet! I actually ended up choosing the Russain, I think you already knew that though. Now it's just the wait for cb babies! I am sorta on a waiting list. I want one specifically from some one! She is the cutest. Arrgggghhh, I can hardly wait! Oh, we were asking Turtle Matt for pics. Maybe he'll see this post and show as well - hint, hint, wink, wink!

[Dani33]

Oh, not sure about names. I always get my husband and nephew to name mine!

[gfisher2002]

Oh I forgot the topic, wrong thread. Sorry man, I was confused.

[Sunrunner]

Hey right now I only have 1 sulcuta :) And Bartman Kim's a nice name ;) lol ill post a pic or 2 :)
This is Seymore

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/503/285Seymorehead-med.JPG

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/503/285Seymoreback-med.JPG

I have kept many turtles but mostly rescues make them healthy then find a good home :)

Hope you enjoyed :)

[johnnym1972]

Hey Bartman, remember me? That is one absoulutely gorgeous female Russian that you have there!!! If you ever decide to sell her, please keep me in mind. I hope that all of you have a safe and happy holiday season!!!!!
Take care, Johnny.