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Forum: Pictures 28-07-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
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Nope, walks straight past the ladies to get to...

Nope, walks straight past the ladies to get to his concrete lover. Doesn't even acknowledge their existence. Too many year spent as a bachelor I suppose?
Forum: Pictures 28-07-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By Scute Recruit
mistaken identity

There's life in the old boy yet.
He completely ignores real lady tortoises but this is the effect a concrete one has on him - strange chap!
...
Forum: Pictures 27-07-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By Scute Recruit
Bath time

I have found the perfect bath for my rather large ladies, it has it's own plug hole and shallow end and plenty of room to spread out if needed. No more slumming it in a washing up bowl for us.:wink:...
Forum: General Discussion 23-07-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 373
Posted By Scute Recruit
I have suffered with debilitating migraines for...

I have suffered with debilitating migraines for years and it has been the bain of my life. I am undergoing MRI scans now to try to figure out why they are so regular and bad now. Anyway some tips,...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-07-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Scute Recruit
Oh blimey, she can't get much bigger surely? ...

Oh blimey, she can't get much bigger surely?
She is already enormous!
Thanks for your help
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-07-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Scute Recruit
Peeling skin

I hope you can see from the picture. One of my torts has been peeling on her head, legs and now her neck. She has lost some really big flakes. The skin underneath is not sore and she is eating for...
Forum: Pictures 08-07-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By Scute Recruit
TGG is a female, I have named her Daisy as she...

TGG is a female, I have named her Daisy as she has had no name for 40 years!
She is a BIG girl, I should have named her Bertha!
Forum: General Discussion 07-07-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By Scute Recruit
What a brilliant final. It was so thoroughly...

What a brilliant final. It was so thoroughly deserved too, he worked his socks off and played brilliantly.
Forum: Pictures 07-07-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By Scute Recruit
Yes it is. But I just have to give myself a good...

Yes it is. But I just have to give myself a good talking to and remember that there is another little soul out there needing some help and if I am full up, I can't help out. Besides, I have rehomed...
Forum: Pictures 07-07-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By Scute Recruit
None will go as single tortoises as I think they...

None will go as single tortoises as I think they get used to company but not especially one particular tortoise. Having said that, I have known males to accept one certain male without any problems...
Forum: Pictures 07-07-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By Scute Recruit
Re educating the "Olds"

Here are my rescue torts enjoying their "new" diet in an effort to get them off their fridge food addiction. So far it is going well. Today's lunch was bind weed, dandelion, Petunia, and a tiny bit...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 04-07-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,975
Posted By Scute Recruit
So glad I am not a female tortoise!

So glad I am not a female tortoise!
Forum: Pictures 03-07-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Scute Recruit
No, the smallest Hermanns is a male. The lady who...

No, the smallest Hermanns is a male. The lady who gave them to me made me promise that I would not split them up into single torts and I will honour that. I also have my very special old man THB and...
Forum: Pictures 03-07-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Scute Recruit
Yes there are two THB and one TGG. I only took...

Yes there are two THB and one TGG. I only took them in 3 days ago so not yet decided what to do with them. They are still in isolation for the time being. I may well keep the some or all as they are...
Forum: Pictures 03-07-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Scute Recruit
I'll just use your leg as a pillow....

After 40 years of living together, they take a few liberties with each other.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/gillywiggs/DSC_0275_zps275e0012.jpg...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-07-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,975
Posted By Scute Recruit
I am sure it is scent that tells them the sex of...

I am sure it is scent that tells them the sex of another tortoise.
I have seen it happen, a male will sniff at the ground behind the female for a few moments before sniffing at the back end. A quick...
Forum: Identification/Sexing. 30-06-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By Scute Recruit
Brilliant, thank you for your help.

Brilliant, thank you for your help.
Forum: Identification/Sexing. 30-06-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By Scute Recruit
Help with ID please?

HI there,
three new rescues today.
All been with current owner since 1973 and lived together all this time. They were adults when acquired.

Clover, THB Female? 2122g 19cm...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 25-06-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By Scute Recruit
Quarantine guidelines

I have 3 new rescue torts arriving on Sunday. They are all from the same family and over 40 years old and living outside.
I obviously want to keep them separated from my existing torts for...
Forum: Pictures 25-06-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By Scute Recruit
That really made me laugh!

That really made me laugh!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-06-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Scute Recruit
Many thanks

Many thanks
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-06-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Scute Recruit
Help with id of new rescue

I got this lovely spur thy today brought to me for rescue.
It is thought to be approximately 18 years old but sex and species unknown.
I know what I think but I would appreciate your opinions on...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 11-06-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,730
Posted By Scute Recruit
Hi, I work at a zoo and we are constantly offered...

Hi, I work at a zoo and we are constantly offered tortoises for the collection which of course the zoo cannot take. These are usually older, larger types who have belonged to elderly owners for years...
Forum: General Discussion 07-06-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,720
Posted By Scute Recruit
Got to be done at least once in your life. I got...

Got to be done at least once in your life. I got a small one done when I was 41 just to see what its like. It is a small flower on my ankle. You only live once. And by the way, I too have a dog...
Forum: Pictures 05-06-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,887
Posted By Scute Recruit
I am afraid I don't know the vital stats of ours,...

I am afraid I don't know the vital stats of ours, just their names and the fact that they like to be tickled under the chin. I too know the dangers of not moving out of the way when one approaches,...
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