The Tortoise Table

Hi Rosie.
I have sent your details over to the owner and she should get back to you soon.

Lin

Hiya. Before we take Theresa on for rehoming we need a few things from you. We can offer to rehome for you as long as you do not want any money for Theresa. Neither Facebook or The Tortoise Table can allow any monies to change hands because we are not a selling site and the selling of animals is not...

He is a Western Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni hermanni)
There you go, now you know.

Lin

Ah, thats why I asked where you got her. As she was gifted to you it would have been good if you had got a note to say she was gifting you the felame hermans tortoise and a signature. It really just coveres you. Your vet should know that rehomed tortoises, providing they are not wild caught is ok to...

Keep us posted if you can Dot.

Lin

Ok Silverwings. This is a bit of a long one, sorry for that. Yes, I am afraid they do need an Article 10 and its best to have one just incase and its quite easy to obtain one. Can I ask where you got him and how long ago (you can pm me lin@thetortoisetable.org.uk if you prefer). Have a read of this ...

Hi Silverwings.
I have just realised that Bella isnt a horsfield. What species is he.

Lin

I will check out the DEFRA situation and get back to you Silverwings.

Lin

There you go. I bet your feeling on top of the world now. That is so good to hear from this side and to not charge you have a good'un there with a parasite thrown in. Amazing and always better to be safe.
Thanks for updating.

Lin

Its best to be safe and it will be wonderful when he says its nothing to worry about.
xx

Lin

I would defo get him to the vet asap because looking closely at that part of the shell on the left of the scute it does seem to be coming away from the next scute. This could be because of the missing scuute and the growth making up for what is not there but it could potentially be the start of shel...

You are right Dot, it is a little early for hibernation so I would do exactly what you are thinking. Get them up, bathe them, make sure the room and area of the tortoises are very bright to imitate mid summer and double check the basking area is around 30*C and a cooler area of 18*C. This is to imit...

Yes, thats the one. I have sent you a PM from here. Let me know if it comes through, and Anne is waiting for you to contact her.

Lin

What was the subject of that one Gemma?
Had a quick look and can't find it.

Lin

Hi Gemma and nice to hear from you and being a vet nurse is a bonus when looking to rehome. I think we do have a couple of here if you go through the rehoming meny you may drop Stitch and his owner a line. She is a two year old spur thigh. See what you think and give her a call to see if she is she ...

Well done Paula. You will find it gets easier as time goes on. I hadnt noticed how long the nails were

Lin

Hi Debz. I would say it does look very similar to Watermint but the mints are so difficult to diferentiate from each other. What does it smell like if you scrunch a leaf between your finger and thumb, is it minty?

Lin

Should be interesting. Let us know Bex.

Lin

Its Self Heal, Bex. Moderate feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=304&c=6

Lin

I agree, a male in the making.
Lin

I would see how they go Bex. The more room and hiding places available for them will give then a good chance of escape and to sort their differences, so to speak.
Yes, send in photos for sexing and we will do our best.

Lin

Hi Paula (and Bex, who we must thank for the recommendation) This is a lovely couple of Horsfields (note only one 'e' in that spelling - :lol: They could do with a bit of a beak trim but wow, thank you Paula for finding these and taking over their care. I am pretty sure that under Bex's wing they wi...

I agree Heather.
Thanks for the heads up.
Lin
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What a great idea with the ball and Bella having to work for her food and multitasking by using it as a backscratcher too...She will see her name in lights soon, you just watch

Lin

Yes, of yourse you can. You can contact us directly via contact@thetortoisetable.org.uk and we will both get it.

Lin