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In this section of our web site you will find all information pertaining to Turtles and Tortoises.
Including care sheets, the story of my visit to the Galapagos Islands, and other projects and adventures I am working on.
You can also find out more info about Riparian Farms and its owners.
Including care sheets, the story of my visit to the Galapagos Islands, and other projects and adventures I am working on.
You can also find out more info about Riparian Farms and its owners.
Leopard Tortoise Book
By Richard Fife & Jerry Fife
By Richard Fife & Jerry Fife
Price: $15.00
Mazuri Tortoise Diet
2.5lbs
Price: $15.00
Price: $15.00
5lbs
Price: $24.00
Price: $24.00
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See our Blog for the most up to date info from Riparian Farms!
About us:
As always, the best place to start is in the beginning! You can learn more about Riparian Farms and our commitment to producing the very best captive-bred reptiles in the world.
What Tortoise Species for me?
How do I know what tortoise is best for my climate, space, and life style? Should I purchase a Leopard, African Spurred, Red-foot, or another species? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions this section is right for you!
Care Sheets:
It has taken us years to perfect the art of raising and breeding our exotic reptiles, and we would like to pass this knowledge on to anyone who loves these animals as much as we do.
-African Spurred Tortoises
-Leopard Tortoises (also see my book on Leopard Tortoises)
-Mossy Frogs
-Hermann's Tortoises
-Marginated Tortoises
-Egyptian Tortoise
-Red-Foot Tortoises
-Yellow-Foot Tortoises
Trip to the Galapagos Islands:
Most if not all tortoise enthusiasts have at one time or another dreamed about visiting the Galapagos Islands. Well that dream finally came true for me, what a fantastic experience.
Asian Turtle Project:
In 1997 I became aware of the plight of the many species of Asian turtles and tortoises. Since I had been working with the giant Burmese Mountain tortoise since 1973 it seems logical to commit some of my energy to other Asian species.
Four Inch Tortoise:
We at RIPARIAN FARMS have been trying to legalize the sale of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins which are under four inches to "informed adults". So far we have been unsuccessful. In 1998 we proposed an amendment to the 1975 FDA, sale of turtles less than 4-inches Regulation. It took five years of work to convince the FDA to review the proposal.
Pyramiding in Tortoises:
One of the biggest problems associated with raising captive hatched tortoises is pyramiding. Pyramiding is the raising of scutes during active growth periods. As a tortoise normally grows each scute increases in size horizontally thus increasing the overall diameter of each scute and the size of the tortoise...
As always, the best place to start is in the beginning! You can learn more about Riparian Farms and our commitment to producing the very best captive-bred reptiles in the world.
What Tortoise Species for me?
How do I know what tortoise is best for my climate, space, and life style? Should I purchase a Leopard, African Spurred, Red-foot, or another species? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions this section is right for you!
Care Sheets:
It has taken us years to perfect the art of raising and breeding our exotic reptiles, and we would like to pass this knowledge on to anyone who loves these animals as much as we do.
-African Spurred Tortoises
-Leopard Tortoises (also see my book on Leopard Tortoises)
-Mossy Frogs
-Hermann's Tortoises
-Marginated Tortoises
-Egyptian Tortoise
-Red-Foot Tortoises
-Yellow-Foot Tortoises
Trip to the Galapagos Islands:
Most if not all tortoise enthusiasts have at one time or another dreamed about visiting the Galapagos Islands. Well that dream finally came true for me, what a fantastic experience.
Asian Turtle Project:
In 1997 I became aware of the plight of the many species of Asian turtles and tortoises. Since I had been working with the giant Burmese Mountain tortoise since 1973 it seems logical to commit some of my energy to other Asian species.
Four Inch Tortoise:
We at RIPARIAN FARMS have been trying to legalize the sale of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins which are under four inches to "informed adults". So far we have been unsuccessful. In 1998 we proposed an amendment to the 1975 FDA, sale of turtles less than 4-inches Regulation. It took five years of work to convince the FDA to review the proposal.
Pyramiding in Tortoises:
One of the biggest problems associated with raising captive hatched tortoises is pyramiding. Pyramiding is the raising of scutes during active growth periods. As a tortoise normally grows each scute increases in size horizontally thus increasing the overall diameter of each scute and the size of the tortoise...
See our Blog for the most up to date info from Riparian Farms!
To order you can reach us at:
Riparian Farms
P.O. Box 381
Hereford, AZ 85615
E-mail richardfife@q.com
or Call (520) 378-4059
We accept VISA, Master Card or PayPal
RICHARD AND LARK FIFE, owners
Riparian Farms
P.O. Box 381
Hereford, AZ 85615
E-mail richardfife@q.com
or Call (520) 378-4059
We accept VISA, Master Card or PayPal
RICHARD AND LARK FIFE, owners