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- 21 Mar 2017, 14:52
- Forum: Diet and Nutrition
- Topic: Weight Gain
- Replies: 16
- Views: 29023
Re: Weight Gain
LOL -- snap! I don't have the template of the shell, but I definitely do the 'one plantain leaf for Doris, one for Dolly, one sowthistle leave for Doris and one for Dolly,' etc. I think we are both a bit over the top in that way :shock: What is puzzling is the one tortoise is gaining almost ten time...
- 21 Mar 2017, 08:32
- Forum: Aquatic Species
- Topic: Razorback musk Turtle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 26863
Re: Razorback musk Turtle
Oh wow! What an amazing shell. Where was that photographed, Joe?
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 20:36
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27633
Re: Sulcata pics
PMSL -- yes, stick with Jesus, it's a brill name. By the way, do you pronounce it the English way (geezus), or the Spanish way (haysoos)? The Spanish way does have a sort of flair to it
- 20 Mar 2017, 20:34
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34229
Re: Outside enclosure
So true. I'm not particularly inventive with enclosures -- not a patch on BigJoe -- but it's sometimes fun to see what you can do with very little!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 20:32
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Can tortoises catch a cold?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7364
Re: Can tortoises catch a cold?
Hi Sally, Whew! So glad to hear that he is all right -- they do know how to worry us, dont they? When you do go to the vet, remember to take a relatively fresh sample of poo with you, so that it can be analysed for parasites (worms, mainly). Worms are fairly common and easy to get rid of, so no prob...
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:54
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27633
Re: Sulcata pics
What a handsome Beardie! She is lovely and looks so healthy -- but the thought that Jesus laid eggs sort of boggles the mind! Alll the creatures in your mini zoo are so lucky to have found you Bex!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:48
- Forum: Aquatic Species
- Topic: Common musk Turtle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15784
Re: Common musk Turtle
Great photo! There is a whole ecosystem on that tortoise's shell!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:46
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34229
Re: Outside enclosure
That reminds me of an outdoor enclosure I had once, in a previous house. It was surrounded on two sides by the wall of the house, on one side by a garden wall, and on the fourth side I just put breeze blocks up. It was a concrete patio, so I dumped loads of soil and sand on it until it was about fiv...
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:36
- Forum: North American Species
- Topic: Tortoises from N.America
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19498
Re: Tortoises from N.America
Oh dear, the poor little one in your hand! Was he partially run over on the road? They are such an attractive species -- really pretty shell patterns and sweet heads.
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:50
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34229
Re: Outside enclosure
Joe, you are undoubtedly the king of outdoor enclosures -- I always love what you do, and I'm sure people will get lots of inspiration and great tips from your photos -- thanks so much for posting them! Nina P.S. People ain't seen nothin yet -- wait until they get a look at your turtle ponds -- whic...
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:47
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34229
Re: Outside enclosure
Really nice enclosure, Bex! and pretty escape proof from what I can see!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:45
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Tortoise Tables don't have to square
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8979
Re: Tortoise Tables don't have to square
Great tortoise table, Joe! And I completely agree about the 'L' shape. Another advantage is that the tortoise can't see from one end of the enclosure to the other, so it's a more interesting environment for him, and encourages him to explore (lol -- 'now I wonder what I'll find round that corner'). ...
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:43
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27633
Re: Sulcata pics
Oh my, what a sight -- great photos! Is the big lizard yours too (forgive me as I'm not good at species ID on lizards -- lol I'm not even good at species IDs on tortoises!). What species is he -- he's gorgeous!
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 23:07
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Can tortoises catch a cold?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7364
Re: Can tortoises catch a cold?
Hi Sally, Sorry to hear that Tuga is a bit under the weather. I don't think that tortoises get colds as such, but they can get something called Runny Nose Syndrome (RNS) which is a respiratory infection and can be serious. Keep an eye on him over the next few days and if his nose is still running a ...
- 19 Mar 2017, 21:34
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Fantastic new forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15396
Re: Fantastic new forum
Great to see you here, Laura. We're still ironing out a few little wrinkles, but we're really pleased with the way it's turned out.
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 20:03
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36781
Re: Indoor enclosure
Helen breeds only the best!
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 19:40
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36781
Re: Indoor enclosure
Hi Bex,
Here is the sort of thing Lin was talking about (this is one of Helen's enclosures and I'm sure she won't mind me posting the photo.
Nina
Here is the sort of thing Lin was talking about (this is one of Helen's enclosures and I'm sure she won't mind me posting the photo.
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 13:48
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36781
Re: Indoor enclosure
Hi Bex, You've put the reflectors on perfectly, and no need to angle them. There are two things though: 1. How far away from the top of the tortoise's shell is that strip light? If it is new, I think they shouldn't be less than 12" above the shell -- but the instructions on the box should tell ...
- 19 Mar 2017, 13:43
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: Not bad....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11212
Re: Not bad....
LOL, yes I am.
- 19 Mar 2017, 12:58
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: Not bad....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11212
Re: Not bad....
You're having a good day! I'm just going to test this myself to see if I can add graphics from other sources.
Nina- 19 Mar 2017, 12:04
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: Plant ID please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12294
Re: Plant ID please
Thanks for emailing the photos, Jacquie -- they were good and I've sent you emails with IDs for both. And we are going to be looking at our instructions for uploading photos. I've just been informed that the version of this forum that went live last week was slightly different in the area of photo u...
- 19 Mar 2017, 11:54
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: Not bad....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11212
Re: Not bad....
Oh my goodness, Natalie, you have had a good weed-picking session! Yummy! And I love the giant tortoise graphic too.
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 09:12
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Testudo Graeca Ibera pics
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18741
Re: Testudo Graeca Ibera pics
That is the sweetest looking little tortoise! No wonder you rescued him from that pet shop -- and he is so lucky to have found a home with you!
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 09:10
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata photo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 33206
Re: Sulcata photo
I agree -- they are absolutely gorgeous, Lin. Can you post the photo of the large tortoise with the baby sitting on top? It's such a good way to let people know what to expect when they acquire a baby Sulcata.
Nina
Nina
- 18 Mar 2017, 20:10
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27633
Re: Sulcata pics
Aww, he is so lovely! Are you growing to grow grass (or other plants) in the holes in those bricks? I think that is a very clever idea, because Speedy could eat the grass once it was a bit established and was sticking up out of the holes, but maybe couldn't destroy it completely. I think I might use...