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Tortoises - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
Photo courtesy of stephielynn
Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles of the order of turtles (Testudines) and are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton. Tortoises can vary in size from a few centimeters to two meters. Tortoises are usually diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals.
Most land based tortoises are herbivores, feeding on grazing grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits although there are some omnivorous species in this family. Certain species consume worms or insects and carrion in their normal habitat.
Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Tortoises.
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Cool link/video on Aldabran Tortoises.....click on link
by BarryL - Apr 19, 2005 01:27 PM |
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Oct 07, 2005 09:14 PM by 805Ringo |
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GBR Press: Stolen tortoise found safe -150 miles away
by - Apr 19, 2005 09:02 AM |
0 | No replies |
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ECTOTHERM TORTOISE "YUMMIES"
by APLAXAR - Apr 18, 2005 02:38 PM |
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Apr 20, 2005 08:09 AM by bigshark |
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Feeding Leopards?
by buckroebeardie - Apr 16, 2005 05:09 PM |
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Apr 17, 2005 01:16 PM by iananderson02 |
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tortoise food ?
by Cdp75 - Apr 16, 2005 03:17 PM |
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Apr 16, 2005 07:24 PM by bradtort |
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Apr 21, 2005 02:41 PM by tortoisehead |
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where could I get info on spider torts?
by goatvet - Apr 14, 2005 12:03 AM |
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Apr 16, 2005 08:19 PM by DanP |
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Hatchling Abnormality.. not a pretty sight...
by clemmysman - Apr 13, 2005 11:49 PM |
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Apr 16, 2005 08:42 AM by unchikun |
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Where can I find breeder recommendations?
by DoubleS - Apr 13, 2005 06:17 PM |
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Apr 19, 2005 01:46 PM by DoubleS |
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What species benefit from humid hides?
by sned25271 - Apr 13, 2005 06:13 PM |
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Apr 21, 2005 09:06 PM by babygerald |
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Tortoises Bites!
by psycho_bug - Apr 12, 2005 06:17 PM |
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Apr 15, 2005 08:35 PM by tortoisehead |
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Are these leopards all females?
by PiedPeddler - Apr 11, 2005 11:22 AM |
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Apr 14, 2005 12:55 PM by PiedPeddler |
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How do yo increase humidity
by cylt69 - Apr 10, 2005 11:16 PM |
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Apr 14, 2005 06:10 AM by joeysgreen |
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To all who know about P. planicauda...
by bvpham - Apr 10, 2005 10:42 PM |
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Apr 13, 2005 10:52 AM by ecoman |
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Rose of Sharon
by BuffaloTortoise - Apr 10, 2005 02:49 PM |
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Apr 12, 2005 05:43 AM by ecoman |
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The Ocean Floor Reptile Show
by oceanfloor - Apr 09, 2005 05:40 PM |
0 | No replies |
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G. platynoya babies
by Will A. - Apr 09, 2005 05:29 PM |
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Apr 10, 2005 09:08 AM by cwilder |
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Help identify...
by ZPD - Apr 09, 2005 01:17 PM |
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Apr 12, 2005 04:54 AM by ecoman |
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POLL.....>>>>>>
by buckroebeardie - Apr 08, 2005 04:52 PM |
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Apr 08, 2005 09:11 PM by casey31179 |
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Feasting on clover
by DaviDC. - Apr 07, 2005 10:05 PM |
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Apr 09, 2005 11:03 AM by Jody |
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Baby Leo hasn't eaten in two months
by mykidsdad - Apr 06, 2005 07:01 PM |
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Apr 06, 2005 08:33 PM by bradtort |
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Doesn't get too much better...
by Will A. - Apr 06, 2005 06:11 PM |
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Apr 07, 2005 05:33 PM by DragonDavy |
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baby leopard is starving itself to death
by mykidsdad - Apr 06, 2005 03:04 PM |
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Apr 10, 2005 09:12 PM by mykidsdad |
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alfalfa pellets
by psycho_bug - Apr 06, 2005 09:46 AM |
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Apr 09, 2005 03:01 AM by ecoman |
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I am offically a tortoise owner now!!
by Traci - Apr 05, 2005 05:47 PM |
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Apr 07, 2005 07:43 AM by ecoman |
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can any tortoise stay outside during winter
by phishnuts - Apr 05, 2005 10:46 AM |
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Apr 05, 2005 03:00 PM by carrottopsup |
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Timothy Hay Digestion,
by BuffaloTortoise - Apr 05, 2005 10:25 AM |
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Apr 06, 2005 10:55 AM by BuffaloTortoise |
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Is this normal for stars?
by J-Cal - Apr 05, 2005 07:55 AM |
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Apr 05, 2005 11:44 AM by EJ |
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Vacuum disaster!
by tortoisehead - Apr 05, 2005 01:55 AM |
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Apr 05, 2005 02:36 AM by ecoman |
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Profesional Tortoises keepers
by psycho_bug - Apr 04, 2005 06:38 PM |
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Apr 05, 2005 03:42 AM by EJ |
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Is this pyramiding or normal growth?
by cylt69 - Apr 02, 2005 08:37 PM |
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Apr 20, 2005 09:30 PM by jneale |
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Hot HOT is tortoise dung?
by Passport - Mar 31, 2005 06:44 PM |
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Apr 02, 2005 10:39 AM by ecoman |
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leopard hatchling diet.
by farley157 - Mar 31, 2005 02:09 PM |
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Apr 02, 2005 11:04 AM by ecoman |
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Ed....check it out...
by iananderson02 - Mar 30, 2005 02:56 PM |
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Apr 05, 2005 04:31 AM by ecoman |
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Redwood Mulch_OK to use? Thanks.(np)
by tri - Mar 29, 2005 07:03 PM |
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Apr 01, 2005 11:07 AM by ecoman |
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Humidity needs of baby Leopard tortoise
by wahjeh - Mar 29, 2005 12:57 PM |
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Apr 10, 2005 10:40 AM by lizardsdragons |
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Where to observe wild Gopherus in California
by VICtort - Mar 28, 2005 02:06 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Here is a stupid question...
by ZPD - Mar 27, 2005 10:18 PM |
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Mar 29, 2005 04:28 PM by 2ndchance |
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queston on worming
by casey31179 - Mar 27, 2005 09:17 PM |
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Mar 31, 2005 04:54 AM by joeysgreen |
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Calcium and Vitamin Question
by casey31179 - Mar 27, 2005 09:14 PM |
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Mar 28, 2005 08:51 AM by casey31179 |
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some question regarding tortoises?
by casey31179 - Mar 26, 2005 05:17 PM |
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Mar 27, 2005 03:49 AM by joeysgreen |
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Turtle shipping box?
by cwilder - Mar 26, 2005 07:34 AM |
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Mar 26, 2005 12:20 PM by sned25271 |
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anyone know what this is?
by Cdp75 - Mar 24, 2005 05:56 PM |
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Mar 25, 2005 06:33 PM by Cdp75 |
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Burmese Black mountain dry head question
by terrygar - Mar 24, 2005 04:50 PM |
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Mar 25, 2005 01:04 PM by gavigan |
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After a visit to the vet...
by DaviDC. - Mar 23, 2005 06:52 PM |
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Mar 24, 2005 11:08 AM by ecoman |
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aberrant pattern?
by Beardiedragon - Mar 22, 2005 04:26 PM |
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Mar 23, 2005 07:00 PM by DaviDC. |
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Egyptian Tortoises
by ejtchr - Mar 22, 2005 12:14 PM |
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Mar 23, 2005 09:11 PM by casey31179 |
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Do Torts Eat Silk Plants?
by babygerald - Mar 21, 2005 07:47 PM |
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Mar 23, 2005 11:09 AM by ecoman |
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Help identify this plant....
by ZPD - Mar 21, 2005 06:48 PM |
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Mar 26, 2005 08:27 PM by ZPD |
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Freezing food?
by ZPD - Mar 21, 2005 03:19 PM |
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Mar 21, 2005 08:42 PM by canadianherper04 |
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Museum Torts kept poorly(mini rant and Q)
by Rouen - Mar 21, 2005 09:46 AM |
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Mar 21, 2005 07:30 PM by iananderson02 |
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is anyone going to be at the nymetro expo in april with baby tortoises??
by alieliza - Mar 21, 2005 05:06 AM |
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For you guys especially da ecoman
by ZPD - Mar 21, 2005 02:32 AM |
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Mar 23, 2005 10:43 AM by ecoman |
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dersert tortoise help
by Justinb. - Mar 19, 2005 09:12 PM |
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Neat Leopard PIC
by nextworld3 - Mar 18, 2005 11:37 PM |
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Mar 19, 2005 04:53 AM by ecoman |
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Tips for injection
by FindaratoT - Mar 18, 2005 10:13 PM |
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Mar 20, 2005 10:12 AM by joeysgreen |
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thinking about getting a tortoise
by megan15 - Mar 18, 2005 04:50 PM |
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Mar 19, 2005 05:09 AM by ecoman |
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anyone from Egypt !
by psycho_bug - Mar 18, 2005 02:41 PM |
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Mar 19, 2005 05:11 AM by ecoman |
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Opinion on Frozen Mixed Vegetables
by DavidSch - Mar 18, 2005 01:18 PM |
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Mar 19, 2005 01:50 PM by canadianherper04 |
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Opinion on using fiberglass for tortoise enclosure?
by jbly - Mar 18, 2005 06:43 AM |
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Mar 22, 2005 07:26 AM by ecoman |
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Frozen Mixed Vegetables
by DavidSch - Mar 17, 2005 06:09 PM |
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Egyptian Tortoises...
by ZPD - Mar 15, 2005 10:18 PM |
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Mar 23, 2005 09:29 PM by casey31179 |
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the ticks did not spread from washington
by redfootguy - Mar 15, 2005 02:35 PM |
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Mar 15, 2005 05:58 PM by Rouen |
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3 Yr old Leopard tortoise problem
by lizardsdragons - Mar 15, 2005 09:13 AM |
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Mar 15, 2005 06:01 PM by Rouen |
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UVB light meter
by bena - Mar 14, 2005 08:10 PM |
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Mar 15, 2005 09:54 AM by jbly |
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I have never posted this before .
by redfootguy - Mar 14, 2005 07:42 PM |
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Mar 15, 2005 02:15 AM by ecoman |
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after much thought.
by redfootguy - Mar 13, 2005 07:07 PM |
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Mar 14, 2005 05:30 PM by jbly |
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Ants!
by ARolf - Mar 13, 2005 11:53 AM |
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Mar 16, 2005 10:54 AM by ecoman |
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Calcium spray
by matt43 - Mar 12, 2005 11:36 PM |
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Mar 13, 2005 09:39 AM by matt43 |
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Hungry tortoises
by DaviDC. - Mar 12, 2005 09:14 PM |
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Mar 13, 2005 03:45 AM by ecoman |
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Enclosure size for Hermanns tortoise
by alieliza - Mar 12, 2005 01:06 PM |
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Mar 13, 2005 03:58 AM by ecoman |
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I mean the exact incident that caused the ticks to be discovered.
by redfootguy - Mar 12, 2005 10:08 AM |
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How Old is Your Tort?
by babygerald - Mar 11, 2005 11:55 PM |
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Mar 12, 2005 09:40 PM by DaviDC. |
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PICTURES of My Star
by PATMAN - Mar 10, 2005 08:25 PM |
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Mar 17, 2005 07:31 AM by loub |
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Curious Beginner
by hustler_619 - Mar 10, 2005 05:27 AM |
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Mar 11, 2005 03:18 AM by ecoman |
