Hi guys I recently found a leopard tortoise during one of my morning runs seems to be really young and close to the road... I live in Pretoria. I would like to keep him but would like to find out about the permits and what the steps are to make sure ita legal... Has been debated in the past: http:/...

Seems the forum isn't that busy anymore?!

How was the Expo?

I can think of Graeme Lamprecht in Pretoria. I know him from Facebook.

Some great shots. How big was that crocodile?

OK, let me give it descriptive try - I think others reading here will be benefiting from that themselves. - Plot in area north of Pretoria. +4ha - Boorhole, potentially rights to take from river or channel. - Operational area for crocodiles less then one ha for heat house, processing facility, cold ...

@ uncutdiamonds Please also remember the environmental laws (NEMA and EIA regulations) The regulations specifically mention the construction of crocodile farms, construction of dams etc, and no construction can commence before the environmental authorisations has been granted by the provincial or n...

F1refly wrote:Does this mean any insect in the world or does it have to be found in SA? If not my list would be:

Extatosoma Tiaratum
Emperor Scorpion
Goliath Bird Eater
Goliath Beetle
Monarch Butterfly

Scorpions and spiders aren't insects.

Is T. blondi called an Goliath birdeater? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath_birdeater They are rare enough that countries like Germany are still importing WC animals. Beware of name or colour hunting with T's. Best to go with something that is 3cm shorter and doesn't take 8 yrs to mature. It see...

Here (s)he is:

Leopard tortoises .... Leopard tortoise do not eat live food unlike some other local species such as Hinged back tortoises. They do eat animal droppings (especially of carnivores) searching for calcium. Apparently extra animal protein causes pyramiding in leopard tortoises. Leopard tortoises can sw...

Found some husbandry info on fresh water crocodiles and thought I share it here: http://nswfmpa.org/Husbandry%20Manuals/Published%20Manuals/Reptilia/Fresh%20Water%20Crocodile.pdf Nile crocodiles should be similar as they are from the same genus. I wonder, if it is possible to farm alligators in Sout...

You mean the Environmental Impact Assessment? Yes I heard about that. Crocodile farming is basically aquaculture. And they are interested especially in the dams for the juvenile to grown up crocodiles. I also heard you basically need a permit for rearing crocodiles, transporting crocodiles and a sep...

Thanks, If I recall it rightly the first sale is after three to four years. Not sure, if that pays off the input cost immediately, would have to do the calculation. Permits are an issue and I'd like to know, which are required let's say in the Transvaal area. As for facilities I see: - Heat house - ...

Speaking from a boa perspective and not about smaller snakes. I feed every one to two weeks a couple of mice. I keep it small to avoid to fast growth and ensure that she's always hungry - I had cases that she rejected food in the past, which may have related to overfeeding.

What are the requirements for setting up a commercial crocodile farm?

Any ideas ?