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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 16-03-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,745
Posted By Helen M
Tortoises can respond to a lot of different...

Tortoises can respond to a lot of different environmental cues which could trigger a wind down process and not just obvious ones. I think that adults who are regularly hibernated are able to respond...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 07-07-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Helen M
Just double check that your temps aren't too high...

Just double check that your temps aren't too high or the lighting too strong. I would maybe find him just to make sure he's ok as he will need regular baths anyway. Also make sure there are lots of...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 05-06-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,969
Posted By Helen M
I would just like to make it clear to anyone...

I would just like to make it clear to anyone reading this thread that daily bathing of torts is most crucial in hatchlings and juveniles. The use of artificial lighting is considerably dehydrating...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 05-06-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By Helen M
Wormer does sometimes work by making the gut wall...

Wormer does sometimes work by making the gut wall 'unpalatable' to the worms, so they simply stop eating into the gut lining. Therefore it doesn't necessarily kill them outright. If your tort has a...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-06-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Posted By Helen M
I'm jealous! I'm gomna dust my eggs with glitter...

I'm jealous! I'm gomna dust my eggs with glitter when I get home!

Helen xx
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 02-06-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,969
Posted By Helen M
Like the people on Jeremy Kyle some folks just...

Like the people on Jeremy Kyle some folks just don't like getting washed. Sometimes it's necessary so don't feel bad about having to put lily through it.

Helen xx
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 02-06-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,901
Posted By Helen M
I'm sorry your dear Rodders is a lazy bugger and...

I'm sorry your dear Rodders is a lazy bugger and didn't flip himself over :p

Maybe you should try training him to do it. Put him on his back just to be spiteful. Well it sounds like a reasonable...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 02-06-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,516
Posted By Helen M
Yep. Dead worms and eggs will take their time to...

Yep. Dead worms and eggs will take their time to pass out after a dose of wormer. Retest a couple of weeks after the last dose to get a better picture of what's gone on.

Helen xx
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 17-05-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By Helen M
Aw Ed. I was seriously hoping one of my horsfield...

Aw Ed. I was seriously hoping one of my horsfield eggs had gone into diapause but more than likely it has died. Oh well.

Anyway I too think it strange that keeping animals in optimum environments...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 05-05-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By Helen M
Yes the temperature will effect the eggs. You...

Yes the temperature will effect the eggs. You certainly don't want the incubator going over 33 degrees. You really need to get it on a steady temperature as high temperatures will kill the developing...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 29-04-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By Helen M
Sounds like your old incubator may have been dud,...

Sounds like your old incubator may have been dud, plus its best to avoid the fan assisted types as they will dehydrate tortoise eggs. I'd maybe invest in a digital hygrometer as this will help you...
Forum: General Discussion 28-04-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By Helen M
Sounds cool though the rate of pay for...

Sounds cool though the rate of pay for apprentices is quite scandalous. I work in a nursery too and we have an apprentice who's not even on £3 an hour. She's included in ratio and has key children...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,719
Posted By Helen M
Bet her wanny is sore after that :oops: makes my...

Bet her wanny is sore after that :oops: makes my eyes water looking at those pictures :razz:. Surface area of water is more important for humidity so try a nice big container and use warm water...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Helen M
I've moved her back indoors. She looked a little...

I've moved her back indoors. She looked a little relieved. I was surprised she started digging so late in the day, specially with the weather we've had much of the day. My other female laid quite...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,719
Posted By Helen M
You need to either buy or make an incubator. I...

You need to either buy or make an incubator. I would personally buy one as its easier. Just make sure it's a still air incubator i.e doesn't have a fan as that would dry the eggs out.

You also...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Helen M
How long should I leave her?

I have one of my females currently nesting. She seems to have dug her nest but there are no signs of any eggs yet. The only problem is is that she's outside and has no heat source. It's pretty chilly...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By Helen M
The term is more inbreeding than interbreeding....

The term is more inbreeding than interbreeding. Interbreeding occurs between two different species.

In mammals you do find you get a build up of congenital heart problems etc as mutant genes...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-04-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,000
Posted By Helen M
I bought mine from there. Quick delivery and it...

I bought mine from there. Quick delivery and it was the cheapest brand new one I could find. Just setting it up today which has been simple enough. Just waiting for it to stabilise.

Helen xx
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 26-04-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,000
Posted By Helen M
I just bought a hovabator as I'm expecting a lot...

I just bought a hovabator as I'm expecting a lot of eggs this year. I've heard only good things about them so hoping it'll be a good investment.

Helen xx
Forum: Pictures 15-04-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By Helen M
A high protein diet wouldn't cause this on its...

A high protein diet wouldn't cause this on its own. This looks like a case of metabolic bone disease, which can be caused by a number of factors the most important of which are lack of UV lighting,...
Forum: Pictures 15-04-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By Helen M
Probably the worst example I've seen. Hope his...

Probably the worst example I've seen. Hope his condition does improve.

Helen xx
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 14-04-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By Helen M
I'll give that a try and see what happens. Though...

I'll give that a try and see what happens. Though I have a female just sitting there at the moment with a half dug nest..

Helen xx
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 14-04-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By Helen M
Smile Outdoor light for nesting area

Just wanted to see if anyone had any good recommendations for a suitable outdoor light for my horsfield nesting area. My girls like the spot but the sunshine is really letting us down. Therefore I...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 09-04-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 939
Posted By Helen M
Definitely :) Helen xx

Definitely :)

Helen xx
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 08-04-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By Helen M
Reptoboost does contain some beneficial bacteria...

Reptoboost does contain some beneficial bacteria so should help to recolonise the gut after the treatment. I would think it would have been your vets choice of route anyway so I would go for it :)
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