The Tortoise Table

Lin

Bex wrote: ↑

23 Mar 2017, 18:14

No, it drives my family mad I do believe in doing a proper job lol!

Wow! Thats perfect Bex. You dont do anything by half, do you

Lin

Hmm, nasty.
To me it looks like there is still infection present and maybe the reason for removing the scab is to allow drainage but if that was the case then surely you should be using something with future vet visits.
Elaine will have more answers as she is far more experienced than I am.

Lin

It would be good if you could post another photo of this scab so that we can see it again and refresh our memories. I feel in might be another trip to your vet (is it one that specalises in reptiles, especially tortoises). A photo could also be posted to the TT for expert advice to offer your vet on...

It would be really nice if we could see some N. American chelonia photos.
Lin

IMO no. If part of a combi bulb goes then you loose it all but with the strip it only needs replacing every so often. To solve your dilema though Bex...you could have a small structure made out of wood that looks like an upside sown 'U' or a goalpost frame and fit it over your table and hang a strip...

The big one was still a baby in this photo. So beautiful.
Lin

I find it easiest to put a photo onto your desktop and then drag the photo from the desktop and drop it into the same box you type into. See if that helps any. Lin Thank you, I'm just on my way out so will have a look at the resizing info later. I've tried to take the photographs following your guid...

Fond memories of my two that had to be rehomed because of their size. Such beautiful gentle giants.

Lin

If you send in some pics (larger size) Bex, I can pass them round to the team and let you know what species it is if we know. The photos need to be of the plastron, including legs and feet. The side view, the top view, one from the back looking un and under the shell at the meat between the tail and...

I am sure it will help our users Bex, and thanks again for the lovely comment.

Lin

Bex wrote: ↑

17 Mar 2017, 19:54

I could not of done it without your help, just glad I'm on the right path now

I also hope it helps others who are starting out or, like I was, struggling to meet their needs.

You are doing so well with your tortoises and the enclosures for them Bex. Your a credit to the tortoise keeping world.

Lin

Bex has found an ingenious way to resize her photos. She sends them to me and when she gets them back they are small enough to go on the forum. Way to go Bex. Well thought out. Lin Hehe :oops: I've put it under indoor enclosures, will put Tiny's home on there 2moro (expect a pic Lin :lol: )

I should add that Bex has only put these two beautiful baby's like this for photo purposes. She is at the moment trying to post a lovely enclosure she has setup for the sulcata.

Lin

Bex wrote: ↑

16 Mar 2017, 20:24

Yay.... Here they are

Its looking wonderful for him Bex. This is just a suggestion but if he were mine I would add some dried grass in a corner so that he can eat as and when he likes. Grass is the best thing a sulcata can eat and if its constantly available 24/7 he will get used to it making it easier to feed him during...

Aww,, Thats so nice Bex. Thanks from all of us.

Lin

Bex wrote: ↑

16 Mar 2017, 20:33

Hi joe, I totally agree, if it wasn't for Lin and the team I'd still be stressing over my sulcata Speedy! But finding this website was the best thing ever!

Glad you like it Joe. Took a long time in coming but to us its well worth the wait. It would be great to have you hanging round - :D Lin At last it's up and running and what a great looking forum...well done gang y'all have done a great job ..think I will have to hang around on this one.. Joe

Hi Bex. Welcome from me too.
I cant wait to see pics of your little shelled beauty's.

Lin

Hi Janet, and welcome to our new forum. I am sure others will join in and offer their suggestions but for now have a look in our landscape articles that can be found in Care>Enclosures and you will see various headings that you will find interesting. Also have a look at the Plant Database and you mi...

It is estimated that there are just under half a million plant species in the world, and more are discovered each year. Many of these species resemble each other at various stages in their lives. Therefore, if you have a plant that needs identification, consider the following:             A. Have yo...