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     24th July 

Yesterday I had an egg in the incubator that was chipped at both ends which was a little strange, sometimes they turn a bit when chipping their way out but not normally opposite ends. Today I had a pair of twin spur thighs hatch out of the egg, I had to break the shell open a bit as there was a bit of push-me pull-you going on & neither was winning. I will keep you informed as to how they are getting along, they are still in the incubator at the moment joined by the egg sac & will need to be cut apart when it has dried out.

 

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Welcome to Turbotortoises

Tortoise in my handOn this website you will find a wealth of information about the care of tortoises, from baby to adult. I also have a tortoise diary where you can see what is happening to my tortoises. 

Please use the links to the left and right to navigate around the site and don't miss the tabs on most pages at the top. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Buying a Tortoise

We have a breeding colony of Testudo Hernanni (hermanns) and Testudo graeca (spur-thigh) tortoises. All our baby tortoises for sale are homebred & they come with CITES papers.

Both Hermansn and Spur-Thigh species were what was once known as garden tortoises. If you are serious about a pet tortoises please check the ”Available Now” page for current babies. I also have Tortoise Tables & outside runs for sale.

Tortoises most suitable as Pet Tortoises in the UK

  • Hermann Tortoises
  • Mediterannean Spur-thighs
  • Marginated Tortoises
  • Horsfield Tortoises

Tortoises needing more Specialist Care & not so suited to the UK climate

  • Leopard Tortoises
  • Indian Star Tortoises
  • Sulcata Tortoises
  • Hinged Backed Tortoises
  • Red Footed Tortoises
  • Radiated Tortoises
  • Box Turtles