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#2081768
Zeek2493
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New baby desert tortise! 
We are getting a baby desert tortoise (captive bred) next week. He/she is slightly smaller then a billiards ball. I will be researching a lot before we get him/her, but any advice from experienced tortoise owners would be appreciated. I own leopard geckos, several species of aquatic turtles, frogs, birds, and fish; but never a tortoise so this will be a new adventure for us. He will be spending the winter inside in a large plastic tub, and we will figure out his non-winter home when spring comes around. Me and my family are ready for the commitment. any advice would be appreciated. thanks again.
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10/08/09 12:48pm
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#2081789
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Message To: Zeek2493 In reference to Message Id: 2081768
New baby desert tortise!
lol I replied to the post you made in the turtle forum :)
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10/08/09 01:39pm
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04alexmom
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Message To: Heatseeker In reference to Message Id: 2081789
New baby desert tortise!
A little something you may want to read.. You can never be too informed. =)
http://www.tortoise.org/cttc/adoption.html
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10/08/09 10:22pm
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#2082169
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Message To: 04alexmom In reference to Message Id: 2082023
New baby desert tortise!
I read on your other post that you do not think you need a permit to get one that is captive bred - but yes you do if you are indeed getting an actual desert tort you do need to adopt it which requires filling out the propper paperwork. They are protected and you have to go through the propper channels to keep one, even a captive bred one. Someone should not be selling you one it is against the law- you are required to ADOPT it. Please check into this before you get it.
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10/09/09 12:17pm
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#2082378
Zeek2493
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Message To: Heatseeker In reference to Message Id: 2082169
New baby desert tortise!
It was donated to a place that helps autistic adults and kids function is society. a litter of 6 was donated by a breeder. They found out that they didnt have the room to keep these torts. So they are giving them to reliable people to take care of them. My dad is childhood and best friends with one of the "top" people, and knowing we are good with animal care (especially reptiles) we were given one.
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10/10/09 12:36am
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Message To: Zeek2493 In reference to Message Id: 2082378
New baby desert tortise!
You still have to send in for the papers to adopt it or you will have it illegally. You live in CA right? Well its the law to have a permit for one there. the bottom link I am attaching is the application for a permit. I suggest your dad let his friend know that everyone he gives one too has to do this.
http://reptilesamphibians.suite101.com/article.cfm/desert_tortoises
http://www.tortoise.org/general/permit.html
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10/10/09 11:40am
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