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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 21-02-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,245
Posted By amph55
Hibernation extension needed

I have a hibernating tortoise and some concerns as weather warming up this week and after the weekend. Want him to stay asleep as his favourite food not available and he always refuses anything else....
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-06-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By amph55
Smile I know the problem as I rehomed a tortoise before...

I know the problem as I rehomed a tortoise before all the identification certificates and lost touch with previous owners. Now I want to identify the sub species of my Graeca spur thigh but reading...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 07-08-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,074
Posted By amph55
Don t know can you post the latin name and i ll...

Don t know can you post the latin name and i ll look it up.
As for sedums - mine likes the common type and only when first come through and are more tender ie the leaves.
Tortoises also like sow...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-08-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By amph55
Red face Maybe he just needs the calcium in it. Have you...

Maybe he just needs the calcium in it. Have you tried calcium block? I break a block up for mine but since he s an adult he only seems to need it early season. Never heard of a tortoise eating soil...
Forum: Pictures 07-08-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,314
Posted By amph55
They ll lovely pictures. You must be sooo proud!

They ll lovely pictures. You must be sooo proud!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-08-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 750
Posted By amph55
Hi mine is called Trot, but I like the idea of...

Hi mine is called Trot, but I like the idea of calling them after herbs...
Forum: Housing 25-06-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,695
Posted By amph55
Your tortoises look really lovely! I don't think...

Your tortoises look really lovely! I don't think they ll take harm for a week even without a lamp, but make sure they know what they are doing as it would be tempting to let them out if its sunny and...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 25-06-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,251
Posted By amph55
Don't know about leps and redfoots but an open...

Don't know about leps and redfoots but an open top or mesh at the top seems best for my gracia tortoise. Think the exchange of air is more healthy myself and since the sides are high enough no...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 30-04-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,323
Posted By amph55
My neighbour comes round once a day to see if...

My neighbour comes round once a day to see if mine is ok. I lock the garden gate and make sure he has access to an outside area with weeds growing if the weather is likely to be warm. However I admit...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 21-04-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,201
Posted By amph55
I have the same problem with my male tortoise...

I have the same problem with my male tortoise (spur thigh), however I get round it by always wearing plastic shoes when I go in his run and these he gets used to as being mine. Next I give him a shoe...
Forum: Where to Buy and Bargains 17-04-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,381
Posted By amph55
Thumbs up Locating wandering tortoise

Hi I have a mature tortoise who likes to wander in the garden when its warm enough. As we have some shrubs and bushes in the garden but the boundaries are fairly tortoise proofed, I used to often...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 17-04-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By amph55
Mine always hibernates so I wouldn't know except...

Mine always hibernates so I wouldn't know except just maybe she does need a rest from eating. Why not switch the lights off and give her a few days. Leave some water in the area so she can go to this...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 17-04-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By amph55
Hi Just got worried about my 'Trot' as he seemed...

Hi Just got worried about my 'Trot' as he seemed hyper- active and not eating much. So I bathed him in warm water with 1 drop of melissa oil (lemon balm) - aromatherapy essential oil - just to...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Cool What would you do with the liquid calcium? I ve...

What would you do with the liquid calcium? I ve tried putting aloe vera on parts of his damafged shell. He seems to like it and it can 't do any harm as it is a desert plant and surely contains some...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
tried the calcium block but not sure that it is...

tried the calcium block but not sure that it is my tort eating it - rather the snails as it very slowly disappears.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Exclamation Never heard of Neckton but will look into it...

Never heard of Neckton but will look into it thanks - even though I have no confidence that Trot will have anything added to his food - bless him.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Thumbs up I ve tried washed egg shells and cuttle fish yuck...

I ve tried washed egg shells and cuttle fish yuck - nearly made him heave!
But will try growing weeds in calcium rich soil ie by adding calcium sand Thanks!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Surely all chalk is natural lol ? But I would go...

Surely all chalk is natural lol ? But I would go for the white sort...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 15-03-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Smile Sounds very technical but will look into it thanks

Sounds very technical but will look into it thanks
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-03-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By amph55
Red face How to increase calcium in the diet

Just wondered if there' s another way to supplement calcium in the med. tortoise's diet as mine hates anything put on his food. Could bathing his shell in dissolved calcium powder work or use calcium...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 13-03-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By amph55
My tortoise is a male spur thigh about 37 years...

My tortoise is a male spur thigh about 37 years old. Hope you enjoy shelled warriors - I find it answers all my problems conserning my tortoise...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 13-03-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By amph55
I have a glass greenhouse too with an outside...

I have a glass greenhouse too with an outside grassy run. I grow lettuces and tomatoes inside but not for my tortoise to get himself. These would need to be removed if the weather is too hot as they...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-03-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By amph55
Smile Thanks just wondered what other people do as I ve...

Thanks just wondered what other people do as I ve been going this alone for 10 plus years.
Forum: Where to Buy and Bargains 04-03-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By amph55
I use picket fencing arranged so there are no...

I use picket fencing arranged so there are no gaps and this works well.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 04-03-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By amph55
yes I agree as mine tried to eat some fake ivy...

yes I agree as mine tried to eat some fake ivy once even though he wouldn't touch the real thing!! However don t trust to that especially with young tortoises. One of the problems can be that they...
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