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I have just answered this and then lost the post :roll: Is that really a caterpillar eating the main leaf in the 2nd photo. :lol: It would be best to let this grow a bit further for us to id it properly, and I agree with Nina on the tree seedlings, perhaps Ash but can’t be sure till it gets a little...

Hi Laura You really are going above and beyond Puc’s needs serving a brunch as mouthwatering as that. He would be mad to turn his nose up 😂 Just a couple of add on’s to what Nina has said. Leopards, as with all tortoises, will only release excess urates and Leopards, like most, if not all the biggie...

Oh wow. That looks brilliant and the space outside is amazing. Well done.
I think the insulation Nina is thinking of is Kingspan, but I used to use loft insulation held in place by ply wood or hardboard and paint that white for brightness. It was a lot cheaper.
Lin

Ooh, lucky you. It’s the best of the bunch, you have found Sow Thistle.
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Lin

Hi MiriPiri, thanks for contacting us. For me to advise it would be so much easier if you send in a few photos of the layout of the areas that you are talking about. Insulating the shed would make a big difference but I’m wondering if the windows would be allowing the cold through (seeing how it goe...

Flash is a 7 year old male Horsfield from North Lanarkshire, Scotland who, because of a change in circumstances the present owner is looking for a lovely family to take over his care. Flash does love eating a wild diet and some on the naughty list if he is offered although this could be easily chang...

Hi TP
A cold frame is a good idea for those chilly moments but your right in thinking they do not allow UVB through. Maybe think about making one yourself out of Lumisol, although it is fairly expensive it does allow the UV to pass through.

Lin

Hi Sarah. Is the probe on the floor or near the floor? It can be moved up to just above the height of the shell with no temp adjustments and being out of line of sight it might be enough to stop Shelby attempting to eat the probe. Give raising it a tad to see if it helps and let us know on a day or ...

Hi Sarah. Is the probe on the floor or near the floor? It can be moved up to just above the height of the shell with no temp adjustments and being out of line of sight it might be enough to stop Shelby attempting to eat the probe. Give raising it a tad to see if it helps and let us know on a day or ...

Hi Maddy
I can't see a photo from you. If your having problems with it do you want to send it to me at lin@thetortoisetable.org.uk and I can add it.

Lin

Hi Maddy
I can't see a photo from you. If your having problems with it do you want to send it to me at lin@thetortoisetable.org.uk and I can add it.

Lin

Hi Denise I bet Mable and Daphne are going to love it outside in their new enclosure. Regarding the lights and bulbs, the answer is yes, the same as for indoors because you got a proper leccy to do the electrics and they are all watertight using the same is good. I can’t wait for a photo with the to...

Hey Hedgehog and welcome to you and your tortoises. It’s great you have new babies to care for. We would love to see photos if you have any handy. I love the names, do you know what species they are, if you don’t you can send the photos and we will identify them. We are for all your tortoise questio...

Mo is a 9 year old male Horsfield from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire who is looking for someone to take over his care. He is one of two males that sadly needs to be separated and the owner does not have the room for separate setups. Mo is not keen on a natural diet and if you are the one to take over...

Hi TP. I have answered alongside your suggestions below. 1. yellow flower. Is this a dandelion? The leaves weren't serrated so I'm not sure. I would say Hawkweed. 2. Small green leaves - any idea? Not a clear photo TP but it looks like one of the Trefoils 3. I thought this was plantain but the leave...

This is Sid, a male Horsfield who is 16 years old. He was rehomed by the current owners to relieve him from a bad situation but they have now realised that he needs to be moved on because Sid needs more than can be offered right now. Although Sid has been weaned off his previous diet, he is still re...

Hi JCB Can I add my thoughts to your tortoises shel. I hope you don’t mind. Can I ask how old he is, I guessed at male but then realised the name Bill gave it away :lol: and he is such a handsome lad. At 11 inches my thoughts are he is over 7 years (I could be wrong there) but I don’t think he is py...

Can I ask what topsoil you have Jane, and why you are baking it? I have heard it’s a bit smelly inside the house and I don’t know anyone that bakes it. However, the soil shouldn’t be totally dry but with the play sand mixed with it should make it so slightly moist that a little in your palm and sque...

Dear Wilbert is a 3 years old supposed male (who we shall call ‘him’ for now) Hermann from Kettering, his owner would love him to go to someone who will care for him as a tortoise should be looked after and offer him a safe outside area for the warmer days and summer and someone that can change his ...

Hi TP. Gonzales is looking good. I am going to agree with Nina in thinking it’s all clean and not a problem. Keep up with daily gentle scrubs with a soft brush (toothbrush or a natural bristle nail brush) and you will find it helps it to heal a lot faster. The scutes that are going to come off will ...

Hi Sharon. I’m sorry your having to rehome your beautiful tortoise, There’s nothing worse than having to make these hard decisions but quite often we find we have to. If you are sure this is what you have to do then I will need some details from you. As you probably know that no money can change han...

This is Solo, a beautiful T,g Ibera of 5 years old from Hampshire who was thought to be a female but now found to be a male. Sadly the owner has had to make the sad decision to rehome because he can’t be kept with the residing female and separation is not an option. Solo enjoys being a tortoise from...

He is awesome Jeloz, lucky you.
Lin

This is Bert, a lovely young Horsfield of around 11 years from Warrington, he is looking for a lovely new home as the owners feel it is time for him to move on. He has never been ill, never been hibernated and has always enjoyed a wild natural diet (with exception through mid winter when weeds are s...

Just a reminder that whilst rehoming tortoises, it is The Tortoise Table policy NOT to allow any money to change hands. Also please follow the most recent COVID guidelines This is Olive, a four year old Horsfield who looks to be female, she is a nice quiet petite young tortoise who is still in hiber...