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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-11-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi Guys, Thanks all for your responses, I...

Hi Guys, Thanks all for your responses,

I already separate the torts whenever things kick off so will continue to do that.

Its not an expense issue separating them but purely one of space....
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-11-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By houseofcutler
Dominance Issues

Hi All,

I haven't posted for a while but have been keeping an eye on the forum.

I have 2 THB's (Vincent & Rita) both female, despite the names. They are 4 years Old. The Torts are from the same...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 04-03-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,305
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi There and welcome, Esme looks very cute...

Hi There and welcome,

Esme looks very cute although a little undernourished. This would probably have something to do with how the previous owner kept her.

Your new table looks good and the...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 04-03-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By houseofcutler
I believe both my THBs are ladies, despite one...

I believe both my THBs are ladies, despite one being called Vincent, and a while back they also indulged in some girl on girl action. I think I even took a video :oops:

They haven't really done it...
Forum: Housing 10-02-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,510
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi Stan, You set the temperature on the...

Hi Stan,

You set the temperature on the thermostat to what you want the maximum to be where the sensor is. In my set up yes, I have the sensor directly under the heat source as this is the hottest...
Forum: Housing 03-02-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By houseofcutler
YTou must be carefull with marigolds as the...

YTou must be carefull with marigolds as the common (french i think) is bad for torts. They can eat teh Pot marigold ...
Forum: Housing 30-01-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi Lisa, You haven't said what kind of...

Hi Lisa,

You haven't said what kind of tortoise you have but generally speaking the basking spot should be between 32 and 34 degrees and the cool end of the table should be 20. These are the...
Forum: Housing 29-01-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By houseofcutler
Please excuse the dirty water dish - they seem to...

Please excuse the dirty water dish - they seem to have had a particulary good go at dirtying it today :oops:
Forum: Housing 29-01-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi Stan, I have been keeping my two torts...

Hi Stan,

I have been keeping my two torts for 2 years now - I am a far less experienced keeper than many people on here but do have some experience at least.

I always used a combi bulb untill...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 20-01-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By houseofcutler
Hi Guys, Thanks for the responses - always...

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the responses - always nice to be reassured. they are still pretty smoth - one more than the other but both are OK.

I will keep doing what I am doing.

Thanks
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 19-01-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By houseofcutler
Oversize torts

Hi All,

I was reading the 'phoebe is huge' (http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=70798) thread and saw people talking about the size and weights of the torts and also mentioning...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 18-01-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By houseofcutler
That did help - I have bought some today. ...

That did help - I have bought some today.

Thanks
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 08-01-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By houseofcutler
Mazuri

Hi All,

I know I am probably a bit late to be asking for this but does anyone have any mazuri for sale?

I have only just really thought about it as I have managed to do quite well for fresh...
Forum: Housing 08-09-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By houseofcutler
Which is better hallogen or Ceramic

Hi Guys,

The halogen light I was using as a heat source has just blown, I recently got the new Arcadia D3 Compact so D3 is taken care of and i just need an additional source of heat.

Assuming...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 06-07-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By houseofcutler
lol that's good to know Sarah. :-) Would be...

lol that's good to know Sarah. :-)

Would be nice to know what causes it thought? I will be changing the substrate soon anyway and going for a tortoise life top - this doesn't seem to get as dusty...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 06-07-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By houseofcutler
Whistling noise when breathing?

Hi guys,

On and off for a while now one or both of my torts will get a bit of a whistling sound when they are breathing. I have been googling for answers and found a range of explanations and...
Forum: Housing 05-07-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,510
Posted By houseofcutler
OK Thanks John. My Flood LIght has arrived...

OK Thanks John.

My Flood LIght has arrived at work today - Will hopefully get it set up this evening :)
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 05-07-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By houseofcutler
I wil try and get a pic of them growing - I do...

I wil try and get a pic of them growing - I do normally but I picked these by y frineds house whihc is not near by so I will have to try and find some more :-)
Forum: Housing 04-07-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,510
Posted By houseofcutler
Yes but specifically is it best to focus the heat...

Yes but specifically is it best to focus the heat source in the middle of the uv or to have it to one side so heat is available without too much uv but also with a lot of uv due to the overlapped...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 04-07-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By houseofcutler
Question Can you Name these leafy things?

Hi Guys,

Last year someone on here told me that, although not listed on the tortoise table, these were edible. I was wondering if anyone is able to identify them as I woudl really like to know...
Forum: Housing 03-07-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,510
Posted By houseofcutler
Thanks for the info John. I think I will go for...

Thanks for the info John. I think I will go for the flood then and my technology will be bang up to date, which is nice :wink:

40cm square is a sizable portion of the table, out of interest is it...
Forum: Housing 02-07-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,510
Posted By houseofcutler
Question New Lighting required for Table - What to buy..?

Hi All,

Really don't seem to get on here very often these days but had to make the effort tonight as I would really appreciate some advise on a new lighting set up.

Until yesterday I was using...
Forum: Housing 17-04-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,308
Posted By houseofcutler
I also use an Arcadia D3 combined lamp and have...

I also use an Arcadia D3 combined lamp and have the 160W version. It didn't kick out as much heat as I expected. But this was because previously I had just used a heat lamp and these are not designed...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 17-04-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By houseofcutler
Thanks for the responses guys - I did think it...

Thanks for the responses guys - I did think it would be way too lucky to be edible as there is loads of it.

My search for good food continues (at least until all my own plants have grown) :wink:
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 16-04-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By houseofcutler
Any Ideas what this is please?

Does anyone have any idea what this plant might be please?
If you could point me in the direction of the family I will try and look it up.

There is loads of it near where I work so would be very...
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