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Forum: Breeding and Incubation 12-11-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 506
Posted By Shelled Lady
Congrats on the eggs. As long as they don't get...

Congrats on the eggs. As long as they don't get the chance of going stone cold, they should be alright at room temperature, maybe near some warmth. If you have a heat mat, then this ideal because...
Forum: Housing 11-11-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By Shelled Lady
Basically, there is not enough background heat. ...

Basically, there is not enough background heat. As it is now colder, you need a stronger bulb. The one you have would have been fine in the warm weather. I would always go for 160w rather than...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 11-11-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By Shelled Lady
Well, we could go on and on. Let's just learn by...

Well, we could go on and on. Let's just learn by our mistakes and as Dan said try and help with a solution rather than just criticize.
DEFRA has alot to answer to regards not supplying...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 11-11-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By Shelled Lady
Your tortoise needs to be on some paving suring...

Your tortoise needs to be on some paving suring the summer to wear them down. Meanwhile just nip the points off the back ones with nail clippers. Leave the front ones.
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 11-11-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By Shelled Lady
Whether you agree or disagree, this is not the...

Whether you agree or disagree, this is not the way to respond to new people on the forum. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I know but you do need to be a bit more diplomatic to new forum...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 08-11-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,029
Posted By Shelled Lady
I think the first is Red Shank. Have a look and...

I think the first is Red Shank. Have a look and see if there are any dark blotches on the leaves. It has tiny pink flowers like the large Bistort. They are high in Oxylates
The second plants...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 07-11-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By Shelled Lady
You will not be able to get certificates from...

You will not be able to get certificates from DEFRA. You have to have a full history of the tortoises and as they lady sold them to you without CITES 10's it will be impossible.

Hope the eggs...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 07-11-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By Shelled Lady
That's quite a lot of eggs first time? I would...

That's quite a lot of eggs first time? I would suspect they have been stored over the summer because either the temps have not been suitable, or your female has not been able to find the most...
Forum: Caresheets/Links/Books 07-11-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,066
Posted By Shelled Lady
Extremely informative. I wonder when an import...

Extremely informative. I wonder when an import ban will come in on them?
Also shows they are not the best tortoise to keep with the long inactive period. Seems most owners are over feeding them!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-11-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 506
Posted By Shelled Lady
If you want to keep him awake for the winter,...

If you want to keep him awake for the winter, there needs to be warmth at night, so as you probably don't want the CH on over night, why not provide an infra red lamp or ceramic heat lamp to come on...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 07-11-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,100
Posted By Shelled Lady
I have to say that this is the only tortoise that...

I have to say that this is the only tortoise that looks smooth, so well done. However, as long as your tortoises are healthy that's the main thing. Not all my youngsters are perfect but certainly...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 04-11-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,952
Posted By Shelled Lady
Absolutely agree - Heather, some kind of Leylandi...

Absolutely agree - Heather, some kind of Leylandi Conifer, Hebe (only one tortoise would try) and Japanese Anemone.:-P
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 03-11-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,104
Posted By Shelled Lady
You are so right. Well done. Here is a link:-...

You are so right. Well done.
Here is a link:- http://cpa.msu.edu/beal/plantofweek/plants/nicandra_physaloides_20080630.pdf

I knew it wasn't a common weed suitable for tortoises. You've only to...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 02-11-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,589
Posted By Shelled Lady
You can't stop them laying eggs when they reach a...

You can't stop them laying eggs when they reach a certain size, fertile or not. It seems such a shame to through away viable eggs. Every time mine hatch, it's a miracle I want to see more of. ...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 27-10-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,104
Posted By Shelled Lady
Must be some kind of hybrid. It's nothing like...

Must be some kind of hybrid. It's nothing like any kind of Borage I have seen with those pointy leaves. Are the tortoises happy eating it?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 24-10-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,032
Posted By Shelled Lady
If your tortoises have not eaten for four weeks...

If your tortoises have not eaten for four weeks they should be alright to hibernate. The only thing I would be worried about is, if they were outside dug down, what was the temperature like,...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 24-10-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By Shelled Lady
Both kinds are absolutely fine to feed. Mine...

Both kinds are absolutely fine to feed. Mine love the leaves. Best to remove leaves because of the binds getting caught round legs.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 24-10-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 741
Posted By Shelled Lady
I shouldn't worry. Like others have said 10...

I shouldn't worry. Like others have said 10 days is nothing. I have has them go three weeks as well but quite healthy.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-10-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
Posted By Shelled Lady
If you have only just got this tortoise, then you...

If you have only just got this tortoise, then you need to know how well it has fed over the summer and what its life style has been. I would suggest you keep it awake this winter to be on the safe...
Forum: Identification/Sexing. 23-10-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By Shelled Lady
I would say both female but to be sure, lets have...

I would say both female but to be sure, lets have another photo of the one on the right.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-10-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,589
Posted By Shelled Lady
Thanks Lynee. I did give them a ring today to...

Thanks Lynee. I did give them a ring today to clarify things.
I have one baby from last year and they said I would have to pay a seperate £31 for that, even though it is from the same parents. ...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-10-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,589
Posted By Shelled Lady
Thank you. I wasn't aware it had gone up from...

Thank you. I wasn't aware it had gone up from £25. Are most asking for each tortoise an A10 for £1.50?
Do I have to write out a form for each tortoise?
Will they accept, the hatchlings are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-10-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,589
Posted By Shelled Lady
Is it right that an application for CITES is now...

Is it right that an application for CITES is now £31.
Forum: General Discussion 22-10-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By Shelled Lady
I too am sorry to hear about losing one of your...

I too am sorry to hear about losing one of your dogs. It takes months to get over. While your other dog wonders where its friend has gone, she is also picking up on your grief. Younger dogs...
Forum: General Discussion 22-10-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By Shelled Lady
I would suggest your friend trys this Reptile...

I would suggest your friend trys this Reptile Forum. There are plenty of people who would take in an unwanted Iggy.
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/lizard-classifieds/
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