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- 17 Apr 2019, 18:09
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Feeding?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10761
Re: Feeding?
Oh wow. I love the name Wilbur, its great for a tortoise. I hope you dont mind me suggesting this but if you really want to do Wilbur (and yourself because its far cheeper) a favour, then ditch the things you buy, especially now its spring and weeds are growing in abundence.. When you first het your...
- 16 Apr 2019, 23:26
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Temperature question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6644
Re: Temperature question
Hi SilverWings I would say if she is happy then who are we to say... :D 32°C is fine because you have the probe at the right height, and the shell temps are fine. On the ground, if we walk barefooted from a shaded area to a sunny spot we can immediatley feel the burning on the underside but not on t...
- 16 Apr 2019, 17:29
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: REHOMED - Isobel- 19 years old female Horsfield tortoise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7636
Re: Isobel- 19 years old female Horsfield tortoise
Hi Anne. If you can send a photo or two of Isobel to our contact address (contact@thetortoisetable.org.uk) so that I can start the rehoming process. Will you be happy to oversee the applicants if I get them to send their applications direct to you , we will, of course be here to aid you in any way t...
- 15 Apr 2019, 15:34
- Forum: Questions about Plants
- Topic: Opuntia Prickly Pear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8745
Re: Opuntia Prickly Pear
Hi Pete. Having had the biggies and see what they eat in the wild I have a different opinion to Nina :lol: In my opinion it will be entirley up to you Pete. If its a spineless opuntia I wouldnt bother removing the gloch's but if its spined then I might of the pad, perhaps run them through a flame wh...
- 13 Apr 2019, 21:14
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: REHOMED - Isobel- 19 years old female Horsfield tortoise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7636
Re: Isobel- 19 years old female Horsfield tortoise
Hi Anne. I can offer to put Isobel onto our FB page for you with the info you give. It will be up to you to interview any prospective new carers, to ask questions and ask for photos of what people are able to offer and choose who feel fits the bill. If you can send in a photo if her and any details ...
- 12 Apr 2019, 20:44
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21941
Re: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
Hi E. Its so good that he is eating now, I am sure he will recover and start eating a better diet soon. Is he being fussy with his weeds and flowers?. I must stipulate E, that things like Primrose and fruits are not good and will only upset his stomach and the only way to get him eating the good wee...
- 11 Apr 2019, 18:17
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Vera has a mansion!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16099
Re: Vera has a mansion!!!
Thats tortoises for you. You need a cat - lol
Lin
Lin
- 11 Apr 2019, 18:01
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Vera has a mansion!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16099
Re: Vera has a mansion!!!
Wow. A place for everything and everything in its place. All in a spacious area that fits so snug. You should find a gap for the puppy, he will love the warmth too - . He had probably got the bed though - lol
Lin
Lin
- 11 Apr 2019, 17:04
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Vera has a mansion!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16099
Re: Vera has a mansion!!!
Posted for Laura. Such a brilliant setup...But..... isnt there always a but - lol. No, I am sure you know the substrate needs adjusting. Its remarkable at how much room there is. What has your son got in the viv? Lin [attachment=0]IMG_20190411_160714.jpg[/attachment][attachment=1]IMG_20190411_160709...
- 11 Apr 2019, 16:45
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14337
Re: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
Oh, I am so excited. Bet your wondering how that first thought you had ever came into your head now.
I am so proud of you Laura, and your son for his persistence.
Lin
I am so proud of you Laura, and your son for his persistence.
Lin
- 11 Apr 2019, 16:42
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Vera has a mansion!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16099
Re: Vera has a mansion!!!
You can send them to me Laura. I can't wait to see this.
Lin
Lin
- 09 Apr 2019, 17:29
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Male or female?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13908
Re: Male or female?
I nipped out to the shops, sorry. I still go with my first thought of female though.
Really happy the colour was the reflection, had me a bit panicked there for a while.
Lin
Really happy the colour was the reflection, had me a bit panicked there for a while.
Lin
- 09 Apr 2019, 12:52
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Male or female?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13908
Re: Male or female?
Although still young I would guess a female. Could this tortoise have laid eggs recently?
I can see a slight redish colouration towards the right hand side of the tail. Is that because she is warm or maybe just as the photo was taken it has caused a reflection from something?
Lin
I can see a slight redish colouration towards the right hand side of the tail. Is that because she is warm or maybe just as the photo was taken it has caused a reflection from something?
Lin
- 09 Apr 2019, 12:18
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Male or female?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13908
Re: Male or female?
I would say a female from what I can see. What species is it.
Lin
Lin
- 06 Apr 2019, 15:36
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21941
Re: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
Ah, thats good then. I would have suggested no lower than 20°C but follow your vets instructions.
Oh wow. Eating on his own is awsome for him . I can see this little one making a complete turn-a-round sooner rather than later . x
Lin
Oh wow. Eating on his own is awsome for him . I can see this little one making a complete turn-a-round sooner rather than later . x
Lin
- 06 Apr 2019, 14:56
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21941
Re: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
Thank you so much for updating us E. Did the vet say anything about getting calcium into him. It might be a good idea to sprinkle some on his dandelion daily but not to much because we wouldnt want him turning his nose up at that. It so good to hear he is on the way up with his eating and that is on...
- 05 Apr 2019, 21:07
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14337
Re: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
Aww, love the butt wiggles, really shows they do respond and give something back. They also give a butt wiggle if I have they have water running over the back half.
Lin
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Lin
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- 04 Apr 2019, 16:16
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: New outdoor enclosure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22263
Re: New outdoor enclosure
You wouldnt believe how impressed I am Dot.
Lin
Lin
- 04 Apr 2019, 12:59
- Forum: Asian Species
- Topic: ARANYA MY REDFOOT
- Replies: 4
- Views: 41952
Re: ARANYA MY REDFOOT
Hiya.
Sorry but that was an old post and the poster may not see it.
Lin
Sorry but that was an old post and the poster may not see it.
Lin
- 04 Apr 2019, 12:48
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: New outdoor enclosure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22263
Re: New outdoor enclosure
Oh wow. :o That is genius Dot. Well done to you and OH, you should be so pleased as will the tortoises. It looks so interesting with a lot of different things going on for them. Cant wait till the photos of them enjoying being outside start to come in. You can even put a little shelter to use as sum...
- 04 Apr 2019, 11:24
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21941
Re: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
Thank you E. Your doing just great and thanks for keeping us updated.
Lin
Lin
- 04 Apr 2019, 00:20
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21941
Re: Adopted Tortoise - General Advice
Hi Tortmum. Rather than trying to fathom out what is going on I would just take him to a reputable reptile vet that deals with tortoises and explain to them that you have tried everything that has been suggested, your temps and husbandry looks correct but he is trying to hide from the heat and not w...
- 03 Apr 2019, 21:52
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14337
Re: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
Oh wow. That is good to hear Laura. So pleased it all worked out for Vera (and your son)
Can't wait for pics.
Lin
Can't wait for pics.
Lin
- 02 Apr 2019, 19:01
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14337
Re: Rehoming Info for Hermann Tortoise
That would be good if you could Laura.
Lin
Lin
- 30 Mar 2019, 19:07
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: New garden! Plant I.d please
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10943
Re: New garden! Plant I.d please
Sorry Bex. I have just realised I was answering the same mails that Nina answered the other day. Ii will start again -- The two plants together that have been pulled up are Spurge. This needs to be removed and binned because its not edible at all and will grow and see in a week. Easier to pull as yo...