Zack Morris Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Shell shock at two-headed tortoise A two-headed tortoise has come out of its shell in Dorset to find itself in the media spotlight. The unusual case of a Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, born two months ago in an incubator, made the headlines in various papers on Friday. Owner John Jones, from Dorchester, who has 37 tortoises and has kept them for 55 years, said: "I was really surprised - I had never seen anything like it. "It is perfectly healthy and is running around with all the other tortoises. "I think each head has its own little brain because they do try to move in different directions." Although it is an unusual case, it is not unique. In 2003 another two-headed tortoise was found in South Africa. In the genes And Jill Martin, of the Tortoise Trust, also hatched one in south Wales in 2001. She said: "They are very rare but not unknown. It is believed to be a congenital, rather than incubation, problem that causes it." "These tortoises can't be imported any more like they used to be, but there are breeders in this country. "They will charge about £100 for a tortoise, but it is impossible to say what a conjoined tortoise would be worth." Mr Jones, 66, from Dorchester, said he had named the tortoise Solomon and Sheba as he was not sure what sex it was. "It likes lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cress and runner beans - but its favourite food is thistle milk," he said. "Both heads eat and sometimes they start on the same piece of food and meet in the middle." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4006351.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Broke Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 thats fuckin crazy! i want a two headed tortoise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Wow thats pretty ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiffer Jet Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I like turtles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 BBC! woot woot woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 so fucking awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Turtles taste good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 i would walk that shit around with two leashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOCAPSLOK Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatcherSB Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Inte-rest-ing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 The left side got the good looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 tell me this isnt the first time you have seen a two headed creature.... there, thats just a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 and a three headed dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 ^^That reminded me, An uncle of mine has a stuffed two headed cow head in his office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 twosecondple.. :huh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamblersGrin Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 the little head has that "ill wash your balls with a warm wet rag" look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 bwhaha, ohhhh gawd...hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 damn........shot down..........damn.....you jerks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 you seem too excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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