The Tortoise Table

I agree Nina. Was having a little trouble with the euphorbia but I think it’s a Euphorbia amygdaloides variety robbiae, common name Mrs Robb’s bonnet

Lin

Your welcome Laura, and if theres anything else we can do just give a shout.

Lin

They seem fine to me Laura. As you say you have rocks and different textures for him to clamber over they will be worn down and when he goes outside for summer that also helps a lot.

Lin

Hi and a warm welcome to our forum.
It would be great to see a photo of the tortoise and especially the nail area before we comment. Just to satisfy ourselves we are giving out the correct advise.
So if you could upload one I would be greatful and we will get back as soon as possible.
Lin

Well thats why we are here, to help ID weeds so if you have any just post and we will do our best for your tortoise to have a good diet during the winter too. You will be surprised what you will find growing tucked begind a shed or under a hedge during the colder months. Dont worry and enjoy. Oh, on...

Hi Shelley. Depending on where you are you may be able to keep dandies growing for a while longer. In the South of the UK with a light fleece placed around most weeds we can keep them growing. It would have been good if you started to just add teeny bits of other good weeds and flowers (plantain, pa...

Hi Danow1980.
Thanks for joining and nice to have you hear.
We would love for you to start a new thread and post us a photo of your tortoise if you have one.

Lin

The number one thing you must NOT do is panic. Unless a tortoise is say a Redfoot or Yellowfoot or any other fruit eatinf species then it should not eat friot or veg and that is because their gut isnt designed to cope with the sugars in fruits and vegetables. It will upset the gut flora and cause sm...

Oh dear. This is going to be one spoiled tortoise. Hope mine dont find out

Your right about the costs being one off's. Once its sorted at least the food is free.

Lin

Hi Vikki. I have never used a dimmer and the way we regulate the temperature under the heat lamps is to raise the bulb to make it cooler underneath or lower it to raise the level of heat. Some of us use an adjustable lamp holder like this -- [attachment=0]Screenshot-2017-10-28 s-l300 jpg (JPEG Image...

All I can think of Vikki, is if you ever need any help, advise or plant identification then we will be here for you. Have a look around the website and the database, and the menu's as you will find lots of interesting articles and a list of vets if you need one. We also have a Facebook page that you...

Hi Vikki.
I was just going to come in and say what Nina said about you being well versed in the care and housing of a new tortoise. Well done to you and your tortoise for having a carer such as yourself.
Lin

I agree with Nina Beth. Keratin stress and nothing to worry about.
So pleased the abscesses have gone. Thor mist be feeling good now.

Lin

I have found this and it might help a bit for you in zone 5. Have a read and see.

Lin

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions ... e-planting

I have just been outside and double checked my Canna's and it does appear to be one of those. They are also just having a second spurt of growth at the mo and mine have buds as well on some of the bigger ones.

Lin

LOL - You carry on Heather. Its a great way of learning.
Maybe we should put something up on FB for everyone to join in.

Lin

Hiya. Nina has given you some great advise for your little beautys, Especially about the viv not being ideal for any tortoises but leopards and sulcatas do also need space to exercise those legs enough to carry that heavy shell. As long as tortoises have the hot/basking spot to heat up under they wi...

Send in photos of the nether regions Richy and we will have a look. How old is Mr/s B. Re the chip. I believe that once tortoises are over a specific size (that might be 100g) the vet will chip but it is only advisable to have a vet do it and a reputable reptile vet that can deal with tortoises. Lin...

Yes it is Stevie.

Lin

Hi Heather.
I think for a first time trim I woudl go along to a vrt and ask them to show you how it is done so if you need to in the future then you will know what to do.
I used nail clippers when I did mine as I thought the Dremels were to scary for me - lol.

Lin

The worm count will put your mind to rest even more Matt. I forgot to add our observation link. Its here but you can also find it under the care heading above and then in the weighing and measuring page.
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/tort ... Zg6UK2ZO3I

Lin

Hi Matt I agree with Nina. There really isnt a set weight for a tortoise no matter the age and like us they will put on and drop weight when they like. As long as they dont loose to much week after week when you should then start to investigate what could be wrong but a little loss would be nothing ...

Thats adorable.

Lin

LOL - Thats great. They love to make us out to be the strange ones.

Lin

Hi Jessica Top one, purple flower, is Campanula and thats a great one for tortoises Middle one with spikes is one of the mints but not sure what one so best leave it. Bottom one with the teeny white flower is Chickweed and another that is fine. You can type any of those into the search once in the d...