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Ben Potterton Member Joined: 20 Aug 2005 No. of posts: 3  View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 20 Aug 2005
Topic: European pond tortoise Emys orbicularis
Hi I have recently been given an adult male European Pond Turtle that was found in the Norfolk Broad area and have been told of 4 others that have been found in the general area. DEFRA tell me that none exist in the Broads network but 5 inderviduals seem unusual. I have been collecting all surplus specimens from UK zoo's and hope to breed from them, but want to know if a wild or feral population exists? Any ideas? |
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Ben Potterton Member Joined: 20 Aug 2005 No. of posts: 3 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 21 Aug 2005
Topic: European pond tortoise Emys orbicularis
Thanks David, All of those found in and around the Norfolk Broads have come via the RSPCA and they have not been able to give me any indication on the exact spot that they were found. I am keeping the Norfolk specimens seperate from the others that I have, the Herp TAG work was by Joe Blossom, but sadly the zoo's concerned had no idea as to the origin of the stock. Joe Blossom also has some that he keeps outside all year, I will show him my stock and with any luck we will be able to decide on a plan of action. Ben.
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Ben Potterton Member Joined: 20 Aug 2005 No. of posts: 3 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 21 Nov 2005
Topic: European pond tortoise Emys orbicularis
Dear All, I have been told that European Pond Tortoise have been breeding for many years in the southern Norfolk Broads and have had reports of several populations in Strumpshaw, Surlingham and Ranworth. I am told that very young Emys were seen throughout the 1980's, I am going to speak to the Norfolk Records Office and see what else I can find. |
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