I am considering adding a pair of spider tortoises to my family. I currently have two redfoot (cherryhead). I think the spider torts are beautiful and seem to require similar humidity requirements that my redfoots do. I have also read that these are difficult to keep. Is this true that they are hard to keep? I am fairly new to keeping tortoises and want any info anyone could offer.
Thanks
Derrick
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Pyxis arachnoids (spider tort)
derrdiggs
Jun 21, 2006 11:56 PM
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mturner01
Jun 22, 2006 08:54 AM
Pyxis are very specialized tortoises, but once acclimated and once new keepers learn their quirks, they are easily kept. They offer a lot to the terrarium with their small adult size and beautiful appearance. Pyxis are by nature very shy and will not interact or behave like your redfoots. They have a quite peacefulness about them that some people find boring. I have most of my experience with Flat-tailed Torts (Pyxis planicauda), but I do maintain Pyxis arachnoides in similar conditions. Below is a link to my web page (in the making) about planicauda.
Hope this helps!
Matt Turner
http://www.selectiveorigins.com/flattailed_tortoise.htm
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Matt & Nicci Turner
www.selectiveorigins.com
lepinsky
Jun 23, 2006 05:48 AM
Your tortoises are beautiful! Fantastic markings. Had a look at the rest of your website too, and you've got a great set-up.
Nina
littlelizard
Jun 27, 2006 09:31 PM
People here know there stuff.
Pyxis Yahoo group
