The Tortoise Table

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

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 ...

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

Helen breeds only the best!

Nina

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

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 ...

LOL, yes I am.

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

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...

Oh my goodness, Natalie, you have had a good weed-picking session! Yummy! And I love the giant tortoise graphic too.

Nina

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

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

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...

Thanks, Sarah. We're going to look at our instructions again and try to make them clearer! We're really grateful to get feedback like this. And I hope your tortoise enjoys his sowthistle!

Nina

I was hoping you would be able to help me with some plants which are growing in my garden, but I can't get the photos to upload....any advice please? Hi, and so sorry you're having problems. Have you read our guide to re-sizing and uploading photos? If you go to the Guidelines section of this forum...

Hi Bex, I really like the fact that you've given Tiny different textures to walk over, with the soil area and the gravel area! I think you've done a great job and the way you've set up that table will provide Tiny with interest and good exercise. Just out of curiosity, what temps are you able to get...

Ha, ha -- great photo! Looks like someone had a nice breakfast too! I can just see the back of another Leopard in the photo -- how many do you have?

Nina

Evolution Reptiles have asked us to give another talk on tortoise diets, and this year's talk will be held at Exeter Hall in Kidlington, Oxfordshire on 9th April 2017. The talk will cover -- what do tortoises need in their diet, and the composition of a good diet -- what to feed and what not to feed...

That's quite a story -- and what an amazing and generous person you are! You've give good homes to two tortoises now, which is fantastic. Sadly your story (being sold an expensive and inappropriate vivarium, etc. is so common that it's heartbreaking. Tiny looks so happy with his prized dandelion. Wh...

LOL -- great idea for the re-sizing, Bex! I'm sending all of my photos to Lin in future . . . .. <ducks>. Am just going to check out the photos in the indoor section.

Nina

Yippee! You have the honour of posting the first photo on this forum, Bex -- and what lovely tortoses they are! Tell us some more about them -- how long you've had them, about their enclosures -- anything really -- we love lo see photos and hear about the torts people keep.

Nina

And welcome from me too! It's great to see you here Joe and Bex, and hopefully you'll fine this forum much easier to use than the old one!

Cheers,
Nina