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Expertise
TORTOISE QUESTIONS ONLY. Questions regarding husbandry of Russian tortoises and other Mediterranean species; general tortoise care; box turtle care. If I can't answer a specific question, I can provide sources for further research. PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT EXPERIENCED WITH AQUATIC SPECIES (TURTLES). If you ask a question about red-eared sliders or other aquatic species, I won't be able to answer your question other than to give you general information or refer you to other sources.
Experience in the area
I have kept and bred Russian tortoises for over ten years and have other Mediterranean species plus redfoots. Have kept box turtles in the past. I work with other tortoises species at a local rescue, mostly sulcata but some leopards, California desert tortoises, yellowfoots, and box turtles.
Education/Credentials
My knowledge is based on hands-on experience keeping, breeding, and working with tortoises.
What do you like about this subject?
Every day is a new learning opportunity. I enjoy observing my tortoises and gaining new insights into their habits and behavior.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Patty | 11/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Jeannie for all this information ..... |
| Fannie | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jeannie was very helpful and it seems ..... |
| ClodaghX | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ANN | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | hey! thx a lot:) i gave it ..... |
| annie | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much I will call ..... |
Recent Answers from Jeannie
2009-11-22 Box Turtle:
Hi Alan, Would you please post again *privately* and give me your email address? I know someone in S. Carolina who is very experienced with box turtles, and I think it would be more helpful to you
2009-11-22 3 month sulcata tortoise:
Hi Larry, Sounds like you've gotten some bad information. Dehydration is probably the main reason hatchling sulcata die, because too many people are told they need to be kept dry with no water. It's
2009-11-21 juvenile red ear slider turtle:
Hi Ana, It sounds like you have your turtle set up wrong. RES need roomy tanks with good filtration, water heated to about 78 degrees, and a basking area heated to 88-92 degrees with a source of UVB
2009-11-21 peninula cooter not eating:
Hi Fannie, It sounds like you do have a female, based on the size. Males are smaller than females, have long front claws, and a longer tail than females. It's possible she does have eggs, as turtles
2009-11-21 Three toed box turtles:
Hi Jenn, I think your best bet is to contact the St. Louis Turtle and Tortoise Society. Their website says they do relocation and release, and if they can't help they should be able to refer you to
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