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- 19 Mar 2017, 08:33
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata photo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 32343
Re: Sulcata photo
Thank you for posting them, they are truly magnificent Lin
- 18 Mar 2017, 21:29
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26816
Re: Sulcata pics
Hey what a great idea Nina! Will def do that 2moro
- 18 Mar 2017, 17:55
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26816
Sulcata pics
Thought I'd start a Sulcata thread...... Here's my Speedy
- 18 Mar 2017, 08:02
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure 2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16267
Re: Indoor enclosure 2
I have an adjustable lamp stand so I start it approx 6 inches from the floor of the table and as it warms up I move it further up as not to overheat him. Have found him extremely hot a cpl times so it's trial & error really, the box is an old corn snake viv which I took the lid off. I've had to ...
- 17 Mar 2017, 19:54
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure 2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16267
Re: Indoor enclosure 2
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.
I also hope it helps others who are starting out or, like I was, struggling to meet their needs.
- 17 Mar 2017, 15:20
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure 2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16267
Indoor enclosure 2
Hi, this is Tiny's table, I will replace the wood chip asap... I have an over hanging heat 50w lamp and a small uv (will get a strip too & cuttlefish etc)
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:56
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Re: Saying Hi
Just re-read that and removing wood chip 2moro! Totally didn't think it cud catch fire
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:50
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Re: Saying Hi
Yes thanks to reading your old forum Tiny has a new table too, will post a pic 2moro and I don't feed him tomatoes anymore! I am now using topsoil/sand, pebbles and a small amount of wood chip (pic will explain)
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:46
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36689
Re: Indoor enclosure
No unfortunately it's just wall, 1 door on the side at the other end but it's always open. He has run of the house all day and garden (weather permitting) so he's not in there all the time.
Big Ty for all your advice, so glad I found you guys
Big Ty for all your advice, so glad I found you guys
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:09
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:05
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36689
Re: Indoor enclosure
Hi Bex, If you fitted a reflector on your UV strip it would at least double the amount of UV towards your tort and protect your eyes from harm. What are the other two lights? I'd pop some cuttlefish in there because they grow at such a rate this would allow him to top up on calcium as and when requ...
- 16 Mar 2017, 22:00
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36689
Re: Indoor enclosure
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 durin...
- 16 Mar 2017, 21:55
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Re: Saying Hi
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 Hi Nina, 2 long sto...
- 16 Mar 2017, 21:32
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Re: Saying Hi
Hehe I've put it under indoor enclosures, will put Tiny's home on there 2moro (expect a pic Lin )
- 16 Mar 2017, 20:54
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36689
Indoor enclosure
I have just finished building my sulcata his new home, it took 3 days, 2 broken fingernails, backache and my eldest to shout at me several times...but it was worth it! It measures 5ftx3ft and it's in the cupboard under the stairs. It has a door that I leave open all day so he can roam but he does sp...
- 16 Mar 2017, 20:33
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Fantastic new forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15340
Re: Fantastic new forum
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!
- 16 Mar 2017, 20:24
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Re: Saying Hi
Yay.... Here they are
- 16 Mar 2017, 19:49
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Saying Hi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27304
Saying Hi
Hi, just to introduce us... I'm Bex and I have a 2 yr old Sulcata called Speedy and an approx 10 month old med spur thighed called Tiny (although not too sure what he is or how old!)
Does anyone know how to make pics smaller to post? I'm on an iPad
Ty
Does anyone know how to make pics smaller to post? I'm on an iPad
Ty