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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-09-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,975
Posted By davidoneill
Hi cb, I haven't really made up my mind with...

Hi cb, I haven't really made up my mind with regards to overwintering. However I am probably leaning more towards yes as I've only had my 2 for 6 months and would like to make sure that they are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-09-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,975
Posted By davidoneill
Hi all thanks very much for the advice. Today I...

Hi all thanks very much for the advice. Today I have opened the table up to give them some more space, also I have added a extra screen so they can't see each other quite as easily and will be adding...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-09-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,975
Posted By davidoneill
Bullying

Hi all I've got a bit of a problem with one of my horsfield's. Over the past week I've noticed that Stan has been loosing the scales on his rear leg's. I put this down to him maybe catching him self...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-07-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Just like to give an update on Stan and mable. I...

Just like to give an update on Stan and mable. I know a few people were a bit dubious when I said the vet wanted to treat my 2 for salmonella by giving them antibiotics every other day for 1 month....
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-07-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By davidoneill
Stanley to the rescue

Hi all just like to share something that has just happened. I was watching TV and I noticed how unusually noisy my torts were being. I left it for 15 mins or so b4 I checked what was going on. When I...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 28-05-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Just thought I would post a quick update. Stan &...

Just thought I would post a quick update. Stan & mable have been on antibiotics now for just under 2 week's and there is definitely a difference. They are eating a hell of a lot more and have both...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 20-05-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
He did say most torts carry the salmonella...

He did say most torts carry the salmonella bacteria. I can only go by the advice the vet gives me so will see how they respond
Dave
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 19-05-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Hi all just another update. Spoke to the vets on...

Hi all just another update. Spoke to the vets on Saturday and he gave me the 21 days antibiotics for Stan and mable which I started ASAP. The 1st time was a nightmare trying to get there little...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-05-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Yeah hopefully that will get them happy again....

Yeah hopefully that will get them happy again. Stan I don't think will mind to much but mable is a grumpy sod at the best of times lol
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-05-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Hi ozric Jonathan, The vet did manage to open the...

Hi ozric Jonathan, The vet did manage to open the mouth when they had the check up but it wasn't easy as they are so small. I may end up treating them for just the worm's first and see if they get...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-05-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Hi all, The vet did say that worm's and...

Hi all, The vet did say that worm's and salmonella are usually always present in torts of some level but i am guessing not the level that the tests have shown up? I haven't got the antibiotics as yet...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-05-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Sadly they are still only having a little nibble...

Sadly they are still only having a little nibble of there food so don't think they would get enough of the antibiotics and I want to make sure that they have it all
Dave
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-05-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Hi all just an update finally got the results...

Hi all just an update finally got the results from the vet's and it does confirm that they do indeed have worm's. However what he was more concerned about was the other test's he done was showing...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-05-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Hi all Is it possible that Stan is being...

Hi all
Is it possible that Stan is being bullied by mable? The only reason I ask is that over the past week I have noticed when they are both awake mable is more interested in Stan than anything...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 05-05-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
No real update as Still awaiting Stan to do his...

No real update as Still awaiting Stan to do his business so I can take it to vet's to get checked. Howevee mable did thou so will be taking that to be checked. Good thing is stan has eaten more in...
Forum: Housing 04-05-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By davidoneill
Thanks I've ordered the 12% bulb Dave

Thanks I've ordered the 12% bulb
Dave
Forum: Housing 03-05-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By davidoneill
Replacement bulb

Hi all,
I am just about to order a spare tube for my tort table. The one I currently have is a 30 watt FRP30 10%. Will a 30 watt FD3P30 12% fit? Also is there much difference between the 10% and the...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-05-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,750
Posted By davidoneill
It sure is I've been waiting for Stan to do his...

It sure is I've been waiting for Stan to do his sample for 3 day's as he not eating much. He will only have maybe a little nibble now and again. I am just trying to keep him nice and hydrated until...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-05-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,750
Posted By davidoneill
I am currently having exactly the same problem...

I am currently having exactly the same problem with 1 of my horsfields. I took him to the vet's for a check up and they said he was totally healthy so they suspect he may have worms. I am currently...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Brill will get my self up there to have a look,...

Brill will get my self up there to have a look, can never have to much choice lol
Thanks
Dave
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Yep I got the quick growing one and also the...

Yep I got the quick growing one and also the Mediterranean mix and just put them in 6 big trays. They have all come up brilliant I swap the trays every week so they have a different choice
Dave
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
Thank you she was 13 but still thought she was a...

Thank you she was 13 but still thought she was a puppy sadly she had a bone tumour and we had to make the hard decision 😔.

Stan has had a nibble and a relaxing walk in the jungle lol...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
I always used Jonathan at Teignview for my dog...

I always used Jonathan at Teignview for my dog before we sadly had to have her put to sleep, like you say it's just a shame they don't have a specialist. Every time I go past the old cemetery I will...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
You know your vet's lol He is currently...

You know your vet's lol

He is currently enjoying his bath so much so he has nodded off
http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah291/davidoneill1/20150501_162951_zpsbhepdmj8.jpg...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-05-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,370
Posted By davidoneill
You know your vet's lol He is currently...

You know your vet's lol

He is currently enjoying his bath so much so he has nodded off
http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah291/davidoneill1/20150501_162951_zpsbhepdmj8.jpg...
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