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Ornate....Desert confused NEED HELP

Raptorman Aug 06, 2004 11:45 AM

Hey all whats up? I have a 3 year old California Desert Tortoise that I got legally through an adoption. I've had him in an 80 gallon cage and now he's to big. I have a perfect spot outside to build a pen. My question is, if i wanted to get him a friend such as a Desert Box Turtle:Terrapene ornata luteola or Ornate Box Turtle: Terrapene ornata ornata which one would be the better choice ot be compatible together in the pen. Im in Southern California and I'm going to be making a desert set up for my tortoise. Which of the two would be a better choice all around. And what exactly is the difference?

David

Replies (3)

MouhotiiFan Aug 06, 2004 02:25 PM

I wouldn't put either with your tort, reason being due to the possibility of transfer of pathogens or parasites.

Katrina Aug 07, 2004 07:46 PM

I agree. Besides the big risk of transmitting diseases, your tort will also be too big to live with a box turtle in a man-made enclosure.

Katrina

Raptorman Aug 13, 2004 03:37 PM

Ok I will not mix species. Thanks

David

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