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- 19 Apr 2024, 14:04
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Beau - Hermann’s tortoise - West London
- Replies: 1
- Views: 229
Re: Beau - Hermann’s tortoise - West London
Hi Beau If you are sure this is what you have to do then we would be happy to place an ad on our Facebook page for you (it gets more traffic than this forum, and you are more likely to find a new home that way), but first I will need some details from you. As you probably know, no money can change h...
- 12 Apr 2024, 19:04
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: New Hermanns Owner - any general advice welcome!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 330
Re: New Hermanns Owner - any general advice welcome!
Hi Pete. Here is a Hermann caresheet for you to be reading until me or Nina get back and one of us will answer more thoroughly. He is a beautiful tortoise and if you could send in another photo of the whole enclosure it will allow us to give answers. How did you get to the temperature you stated. Wh...
- 10 Apr 2024, 20:32
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Tortoise rehoming in Brighton
- Replies: 1
- Views: 129
Re: Tortoise rehoming in Brighton
H Ben. It’s a shame especially with the training you have chosen to do. Good luck with it, we need more people like you. If you would like to send me what I have asked for in the message below I can add you to our pages. Is there any urgency to rehome these two lovely ladies because things seem to b...
- 08 Apr 2024, 20:44
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Temperature gun readings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 388
Re: Temperature gun readings
Hi again Anandita.
Try the setting of the gun on environment temp.
Lin
Try the setting of the gun on environment temp.
Lin
- 08 Apr 2024, 14:26
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Temperature gun readings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 388
Re: Temperature gun readings
Hi Anandita. Can you take the ground temperature with the gun a little way away from the where it measures 55 c on the soil and again at the coolest area. And then do the same with the probe thermometer in the same areas also on the ground. Is your heat and uv a combi or separate heat/uvb and light ...
- 08 Apr 2024, 11:07
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Temperature gun readings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 388
Re: Temperature gun readings
I have missed this Anandita and I don’t know why. Possibly the storms we have had. I just have to pop out in a bit and shouldn’t be more than an hour when I can get back to you.
Lin
Lin
- 07 Apr 2024, 22:30
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: How long without uva/uvb?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 147
Re: How long without uva/uvb?
It will be fine to wait until Tuesday TP.
You shouldn’t spring clean to vigorously
Lin
You shouldn’t spring clean to vigorously
Lin
- 06 Apr 2024, 17:01
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Temperature gun readings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 388
Re: Temperature gun readings
Hi Amanda. I have always used a gun and never had a problem with taking the temp at ground level if tortoise needs to be warmer he will move towards the center and if he needs to be a bit cooler he will move further away from the hot spot. This is why it is so important to have a gradient heat in an...
- 03 Apr 2024, 18:18
- Forum: Questions about Plants
- Topic: Asian Pigeonwings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 912
Asian Pigeonwings
Hi! Been awhile since I posted here , hope everyone is doing well :D. I'd like to ask if anyone has any opinions on the Asian Pigeonwing (Clitoria Ternatea) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitoria_ternatea I've heard it's a fast growing creeper that does well in my country's climate, so I'm consideri...
- 02 Apr 2024, 15:55
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Sweep - Horsfield Male 4y - Leicester
- Replies: 2
- Views: 507
Re: Sweep - Horsfield Male 4y - Leicester
Hiya casseeque. If you could send me your postcode and your email address (send it to lin@thetortoisetable.org.uk ) I can add this post to our Facebook page, where it will get more views, in a couple of days time. I would do it sooner but I have just posted a new one this morning and I like to give ...
- 02 Apr 2024, 11:31
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: REHOMED - Flash - Hermanni. Southampton
- Replies: 0
- Views: 452
REHOMED - Flash - Hermanni. Southampton
Flash is a Hermans tortoise who is almost 4 years old from Southampton and although it looks like it could be a female, there is always room to change with one so young to be 100% sure. Flash it looking for a loving home due to the owners living circumstances having changed. Flash does have a tortoi...
- 27 Mar 2024, 19:28
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Help. My tortoise is eating rocks.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1161
Re: Help. My tortoise is eating rocks.
Hi Meg. Can you tell if the rocks are light coloured or white. Most tortoises eat almost white stones and that is thought it’s because they think it’s calcium or lump chalk, if that’s the case it would be a good idea to get some and leave it around the ground or a closure and he may start eating tha...
- 26 Mar 2024, 00:07
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: New Outdoor House - Setup Help!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 694
Re: New Outdoor House - Setup Help!!
Hi Mort I wonder if you could send in a photo of the whole setup from the side with something for size comparison, and also if I can see photos or links of the things you are going to place inside I will also be able to advise on where to locate them. I just can’t seem to place what I am seeing from...
- 25 Mar 2024, 23:40
- Forum: Mediterranean Species
- Topic: Poorly Horsefield, desperate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1459
Re: Poorly Horsefield, desperate
Hi TortmumB, it’s so traumatic for us when one of our pets are unwell but especially so a tortoise because they can’t express how the feel vocally. I do agree with Nina’s very good advice, and I apologise in advance if I repeat something she has already said. Regarding your question on how do we mea...
- 14 Mar 2024, 12:22
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Shell rot in Sulcata tortoises
- Replies: 2
- Views: 987
Re: Shell rot in Sulcata tortoises
Hi Mark
Is there and pink tissue or softness in the damages area of shell?
As Nina has requested a photo will be better for a definite identification of what’s going on.
Lin
Is there and pink tissue or softness in the damages area of shell?
As Nina has requested a photo will be better for a definite identification of what’s going on.
Lin
- 13 Mar 2024, 12:12
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Is this skin problem serious?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 897
Re: Is this skin problem serious?
Hiya, and welcome. No, you haven’t done anything wrong, this is about the time tortoises have a little growing time and what you are seeing is the skin flaking, like in all reptiles but with tortoises it comes off is small pieces and not single or full skins like snakes. It’s nothing to worry about ...
- 13 Mar 2024, 00:31
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Industrial machine Guarding to Tortoise house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1174
Re: Industrial machine Guarding to Tortoise house
Wow, temps. What a fantastic find and you have done a brilliant job so far.
I can’t wait to see the finished result.
Lin
I can’t wait to see the finished result.
Lin
- 07 Mar 2024, 23:20
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Skin of a turtle attached to the neck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1301
Re: Skin of a turtle attached to the neck
Just a little tip that might encourage a tortoise to put his head out for photography purposes. Hold him so the feet are not touching anything and slowly tilt tortoise forward. Have someone ready with cameras and it will lapped.
Lin
Lin
- 07 Mar 2024, 22:04
- Forum: UK Plant Identification
- Topic: Sandwort
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8856
Re: Sandwort
Hi TP.
Do you have a photo you can send in? Sandwort is the common name of several flowering plants And if there isn’t a Latin name then a photo would help us identify the correct plant for you and give advise.
Lin
Do you have a photo you can send in? Sandwort is the common name of several flowering plants And if there isn’t a Latin name then a photo would help us identify the correct plant for you and give advise.
Lin
- 05 Mar 2024, 23:42
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: Leopard Tortoises for rehoming
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1067
Re: Leopard Tortoises for rehoming
Hi again Wayne. I will pop your advert onto the Facebook page where your other message is. It will get a lot more views on there and we can cross our fingers crossed for a happy outcome.
Lin
Lin
- 04 Mar 2024, 17:30
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Horsfield tortoise claws
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1269
Re: Horsfield tortoise claws
Hi Emma. Kimchi’s nails look fine to me. As you say digging is a favourite pastime they also need longish nails for balancing on the females back when mating. You could easily make a ramp from a roof slate at an angle butting up against a mound of largish pebbles for him to clamber up and over and i...
- 29 Feb 2024, 00:40
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Weighing new hatchling!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1248
Re: Weighing new hatchling!
Hi KT, thanks for contacting us with a photo of your lovely tortoise, am I right in thinking it’s a Redfoot ? Where abouts, what country are you in to be having those night time temps. I know it’s not England. 😂 It’s nice to have the hibiscus, they love those flowers and leaves and they are on the g...
- 22 Feb 2024, 01:16
- Forum: Identification of Plants from outside of the UK
- Topic: Hibiscus?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2177
Re: Hibiscus?
Hi Kyle
Your flower is a Mediterranean Hibiscus, one of the multi or double flowered variety and tortoises love them, both leaves and flowers.
Here is our entry for it.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=711&c=4
Lin
Your flower is a Mediterranean Hibiscus, one of the multi or double flowered variety and tortoises love them, both leaves and flowers.
Here is our entry for it.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=711&c=4
Lin
- 15 Feb 2024, 17:54
- Forum: Rehoming
- Topic: REHOMED - Tank & Bowser. Hermanns
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1092
REHOMED - Tank & Bowser. Hermanns
Tank and Bowser are Hermann tortoises that at 3 years are too young to sex and they are looking for a forever home because of a health situation and house move, the owner is looking for someone to take over their care from Warwick CV35. After a dodgy start Tank and Bowser started the early days in a...
- 07 Feb 2024, 11:35
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside Heating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1545
Re: Outside Heating
Hi Phil Thanks for the clarification and if you say it’s all water tight and you have an outdoor water tight sockets then I will say yes it will be okay. I would still make a loop at the lowest point of the droop of wire though. Sorry but electrics are a bit scary and you are always extra cautious. ...