I own 4 Desert tortoises. They were passed down to me. One is a female and was wondering how old they need to be to get pregnant. I've read quite some books on Tortoises and it doesn't tell what are the signs of a tortoise being pregnant even though I know they lay eggs. Please inform.
thanks!
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2006-08-15 06:41:14 · 3 answers · asked by Triskelion 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Please if you don't know the answer please do not respond. Also please no legal details. I know about AZ state law about owning desert tortoises thank you.
2006-08-15 07:11:28 · update #1
Breeding age - 15 to 20 years
There is a breeding section in this great article. http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHpr03.htm
I once owned a desert tortiouse wich is a protected species and had to get a special license to possess him. I had to leave him in a great home when i moved from California. He rocked!
Anyways the breeding of desert tortoises is illegal and is only permitted with a special propagation license issued by the California Department of Fish and Game. Check your state laws.
Here is another reference http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/wildlife/reptile/goag/all.html
2006-08-15 07:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out http://www.tortoise.org for ideas.
2006-08-15 14:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haven't got a clue sorry ????????????/
2006-08-22 02:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋