tortoise or not to tortoise?

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I know what you mean. they are illegal here as well. But why do ppl still have them? I dont know.

As for her keeping her turtles. I think it is very fair if she turns down my offer then I'll leave it @ that.

If someone came to me and asked if they could buy one of my birds, they would never hear the end of it. I believe no one has the right to ask someone if they can buy their PET, just because someone else likes them. That is SO hurtful. That's almost like someone coming to you and asking if they can buy your brother. Her pets are her family, and you DO NOT go and ask if you can buy them. How would you feel if someone asked if they could buy your Tikeya or Cheeko? That question is just inflamatory itself. If someone asked me that, I would never have ANYTHING to do with them again.

[CathyBogart]

I've had offers on my bearded dragon, Alielle. I'm always flattered, and I take it to mean that I raised her well. Some of the offers were really surprising too. Not bad for a runt I got at a major discount, eh?




Tell me she's not beautiful!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by kingrattus
lucky: They need to be dewormed every few months, and parasites CAN kill them
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do u know if that goes for all turtles??? because thats something I never heard of... do u know where I can find out, cause I've had Axle for almost 3 yrs now & he's never been dewormed or anything... I might make a vet appointment for him if he needs to be dewormed or needs soime form of vacctionation... I've never even thought of all this for a turtle before... thanks for bringing it up... & please post back asap I really want to know ur answer

I'm not sure about turtles, as I have never personally owned a turtle, I have only had tortoises. Since I have an endagered species with a permit, I HAVE to take him in every year for a complete physical exam and deworming. I am not sure what the parasites are though. I know you can go to Kingsnake.com and they have a tortoise section....they should be able to let you know. I know one parasite and that is "sacharids" or something like that. They can also get these freaky worms that live in the heart, but not heart worms. They also invade the lungs as well. I wish I knew exactly what they were called but I don't. I'm sure you could find out though. If you are worried just call your vet and they should let you know.

[tikeyas_mom]

WHAT would YOU do if someone came up to you and said Nice Dog Buy it for $100.00??

actully lol someone came up to me and asked if I wanted to sell Tikeya my siberian husky so $1000.00 yuppers 1 thousand dollers. I said no. I was quite flattered actully. I think it it great that someone would be willing to pay that much for my sib they thought she was so perfect. And she is and shess ALLL mine.

I asked a store klerck if the tortoises were for sale then the lady said She didnt quite no if the manager would be willing to sell them. She said I'l have to talk to her my self.

[RockyRoad]

Tikeya, you have a lot of pets. Why do you keep wanting more? First you wanted a bunny. You got it. Then you wanted another bird, then more hamsters, then rats, mice, and now a tortise?! Why don't you enjoy the pets you have instead of getting more and more?

I want a bird. Well, let me just ask you if you want to sell Cheeko to me. You'll still have your other pets, so that's fair, right?

That is all I will say, I'll get off my soapbox now.

BTW~ Wolfchan, Alielle is beautiful!

[tikeyas_mom]

I would be rather flattered if anyone asked to buy any of my pets.

I wouldent sell them to them but I sure would feel flattered.

I had a bunny it died.

I have 4 hamsters I am not getting ne more ... I said in previouse posts No rats or mice or whatever eles.

I said I am keeping the runt.

I aslo have wanted a tortoise for a long time and so has my mom. whats so bad about me having pets.

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I dont see anything wroge with it? If someone loves and takes care of the animal and does lotsa research about that aniaml then there is no harm

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by FloppsyLadySally89

Tikeya, you have a lot of pets. Why do you keep wanting more? First you wanted a bunny. You got it. Then you wanted another bird, then more hamsters, then rats, mice, and now a tortise?! Why don't you enjoy the pets you have instead of getting more and more?

I want a bird. Well, let me just ask you if you want to sell Cheeko to me. You'll still have your other pets, so that's fair, right?

That is all I will say, I'll get off my soapbox now.

BTW~ Wolfchan, Alielle is beautiful!

Very true and Very insightful Britt. You HAVE learned a lot since coming here. I am proud of you!! (altho I DIDN'T do anything to help you!

So someone asked you to buy Tikeya, and you said no. So YOU were in the same position that this lady is in?
Am I correct in understanding you want to buy them from a PetStore? Is this person the owner of a PetStore? Well, I understand that she SHOULD sell them. But if this is a private person, which you made it sound like, than you have no right to ask for her pets.
Just trying to understand.

[tikeyas_mom]

they own a plant store

[popcornbird]

If they own a plant store then those are HER pets. You don't ask to buy them.

[RockyRoad]

Originally posted by shais_mom


Very true and Very insightful Britt. You HAVE learned a lot since coming here. I am proud of you!! (altho I DIDN'T do anything to help you!

Thanks!

[Desert Arabian]

What part of this aren't you getting??
You are asking someone to SELL THEIR PETS???
If this is the regard/respect you have for people you don't deserve a pet.
Where in the world makes you think it is OK for you to ask her to buy her tortiouses AGAIN when she said she was already attached to them??
Not getting it at all.
WHAT would YOU do if someone came up to you and said Nice Dog Buy it for $100.00??
Mike and Molly have 20 dogs are you going to ask them to buy one of theirs b/c "it is fair they have 19 more?"
Shows your maturity level.

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I will ask and make sure. I Want a tortoise more then a common turtle becuase they dont need to be in water constantly. There is a place where i live it is a plant store and the lady that owns it owns 3 tortoises and they are a fair sise. She has them at the store all the time in this pond thing. I love them sooo muach. I am gunna ask if I can buy one of her torts off of her for 100$, I asked if I could have one last year and she said no because she was to attached to them. but I hope she'll reconsider. I love thoughs tortoises. I wouldonly buy 1 she could keep the other 2. That sounds fair hey? but if she says no again I do understand because I probibly wouldent want to sell it once I got attached, then I'll buy a common turtle or I just wont but a reptile.

Wait a second, before you even attempt to ask this lady to buy her tortoise (which is extremely stupid), aren't you going to hit the internet and books and do a month or more of research?? You can't plan the buying, before you do the research.

but if she says no again I do understand because I probibly wouldent want to sell it once I got attached, then I'll buy a common turtle or I just wont but a reptile.

Or...how about don't get anymore pets at all. That is a wonderful idea... I like that one the best!

[CathyBogart]

Thanks YellowLabLover

I would definitely recommend at least a month or two of research. Have you gone to the kingsnake forums like I recommended? They can give you the pros and cons of tortoises and walk you through a day/week/month/year in the life of a tortoise owner.

Also, what kind of turtle is this "Common water turtle" you mention? I know of no aquatic turtles that stay palm sized, and the only inexpensive aquatic turtles I see are Red-Eared Sliders.

Please please PLEASE wait awhile and do a lot of homework before you decide to do this.

[tikeyas_mom]

I would never buy any pet without knowing every single little detail about them and there species and breed. I wont be getting one or even attempting to get one with out knowing every single detail...I wont be getting it till augest anyhow. That is like 4 months away 4 months of research . Who would buy a pet without knowing everything about the species?. Not me

[CathyBogart]

You still didn't answer my question. :P

What kind of turtle is it!?!?!?!