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Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 23-04-2014, 10:49 PM
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Views: 1,689
Posted By Neilgerard
Weed frustration

Hi. I'm the owner of a CB12 leopard tortoise which I happily purchased in January. Up to the early part of April I was feeding him with Florette crispy salad with the addition of chopped grass and...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 06-03-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By Neilgerard
I use a very small pinch of nutrabal and add it...

I use a very small pinch of nutrabal and add it to his food in a plastic food bag and then shake it up to ensure even distribution.
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 05-03-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By Neilgerard
Nutrabal refusal

I have a CB12 leopard tortoise which is eating and growing well, but each time I add nutrabal to his food, he eats one mouthful and refuses to eat any more. My concern is that he is not getting the...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 04-03-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,671
Posted By Neilgerard
Leopard tortoise growth rate.

I purchased my first tortoise in January this year, he's a CB12 leopard tortoise. I keep a basic record of his weights and measures, are these figures good for my tortoise? Is he growing at an...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 12-02-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By Neilgerard
I trust that the marigolds are not French...

I trust that the marigolds are not French marigolds or Tagetes, only the pot marigold/field marigold are safe to feed to a tortoise.
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 29-01-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,839
Posted By Neilgerard
I'm a complete newbie to tortoise care but I have...

I'm a complete newbie to tortoise care but I have a "Vivexotic" tortoise table which came complete with glass partition for the sleeping quarters. I've attached a small heat pad to that glass and...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 29-01-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,243
Posted By Neilgerard
Cocksnot :lol::lol::lol: ha you could be arrested...

Cocksnot :lol::lol::lol: ha you could be arrested for less. You should have seen the store guides face when I asked him for it, he was a huge black guy, bless him I had to spell it out to him.
Forum: Housing 29-01-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Neilgerard
Thanks again Danny for your reply. My coir is...

Thanks again Danny for your reply. My coir is just moist, I shall ensure its slightly damper in his sleeping quarters. Thankfully I'm no longer confused (well not about the use of coir at least)....
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 29-01-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Neilgerard
Thanks for the reply, it's all making sense now....

Thanks for the reply, it's all making sense now. Being a new tortoise owner I've read so many conflicting ideas. I first saw a pic of a very badly pyramided sulcata and was hugely impressed, I...
Forum: Housing 28-01-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Neilgerard
Totally confused over substrate

Ok here goes, I bought my leopard tortoise 10 days ago and he's doing fine. I first kept him on a substrate of straw pellets which are designed for tortoises living in arid areas. I've read so many...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 28-01-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Neilgerard
Pyramiding

Before I started to research tortoises prior to my purchase of my Leopard tortoise I thought that pyramiding was a natural part of tortoise development. I now, of course, fully realise that the...
Forum: Housing 28-01-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By Neilgerard
Just converted my substrate from compressed straw...

Just converted my substrate from compressed straw pellets to coco coir. I got the Ikea version, the unfortunately named Kokosnot, but it's a snip at just over £2.00. One compressed pack was enough...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 28-01-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,243
Posted By Neilgerard
Kokosnot

Ive taken a trip to Ikea and purchased Kokosnot, not a very appealing name but the stuff is really good. It is their version of coco coir and comes in a dehydrated block. I mixed it with 2.5ltrs of...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 28-01-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,313
Posted By Neilgerard
Heathrow leopard

Ive just read a couple of species specific threads where "Heathrow Leopards" are mentioned. What is a "Heathrow Leopard" exactly.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 28-01-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,243
Posted By Neilgerard
Thanks for the reply Alan. The substrate I'm...

Thanks for the reply Alan. The substrate I'm using wont swell as its kept dry. It is specifically for tortoises that live in arid conditions.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 27-01-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,441
Posted By Neilgerard
Smile Hi I'm Neil

Hi there everyone, my names Neil and I'm a very new tortoise owner. I purchased my first tortoise on 19th Jan 2014. He's a CB12 leopard tortoise which I purchased from a well respected retailer in...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 27-01-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,243
Posted By Neilgerard
Advice for tortoise virgin

Hi, I'm a total tortoise virgin so I'm learning a lot from this site. After extensive research I bought a leopard tortoise CB12, now named Spartacus. He has settled in well and is eating a variety of...
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