The Tortoise Table

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Thats tortoises for you. You need a cat - lol

Lin

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

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...

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

You can send them to me Laura. I can't wait to see this.
Lin

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

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 would say a female from what I can see. What species is it.

Lin

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

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...

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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You wouldnt believe how impressed I am Dot.

Lin

Hiya.
Sorry but that was an old post and the poster may not see it.

Lin

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...

Thank you E. Your doing just great and thanks for keeping us updated.

Lin

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...

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

That would be good if you could Laura.

Lin

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...

Its ok, we won't wrap your knuckles over the spelling - lol. Heres a light read, its only a couple of lines under the Etymology heading. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_tortoise I cant wait to see the enclosures in their stages of growth. Its so esciting and interesting starting afresh when we...