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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-02-2013, 10:53 PM
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Views: 835
Posted By rosshan
Gonna bring mine out this weekend. Will have been...

Gonna bring mine out this weekend. Will have been 8 weeks, I've missed them so much. Bit nervous to tell the truth. It was my first time hibernating :)
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-12-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By rosshan
Hibernation box

I was wondering what you put the torts in, in the fridge?

I was thinking of using icecream tubs (with lots of holes in the lid) half filled with substrate. How much room do they need?

My two...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 12-11-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By rosshan
At the ages of my 2 (4 and 3) How long do you...

At the ages of my 2 (4 and 3) How long do you recommend i hibernate them for? 6 weeks, 2 months??
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-11-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By rosshan
Thats why im using a purpose bought fridge....

Thats why im using a purpose bought fridge. Should be better to maintain temps. Plus i just bought that digital fridge thermostat with alarm from Maplin. So im ready to go.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-11-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By rosshan
Nice little guide there thanks. So between...

Nice little guide there thanks.

So between 15th & 24th Dec with the light and heat off, what background temp do you maintain?

Thanks for the replies everyone. Im nervous but looking forward to...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-11-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By rosshan
Hibernation winddown

Im actually going to hibernate this year :) (well not me, the torts).

When are you lot planning on starting reducing the food for hibernation?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 05-09-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By rosshan
Mine dont seem to like the bath, i usually get...

Mine dont seem to like the bath, i usually get hissed at by google. Eddie always poo's in there. But i usually leave them in for 15 mins, by then the water has gotten cold.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 05-09-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By rosshan
Im planning on putting each of mine in a well...

Im planning on putting each of mine in a well ventilated plastic ice cream tub (I use them for bathing), with top soil/sand. Two fit nicely side by side on the the sam shelf.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-09-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By rosshan
Thats great thanks Ross. I thought it was...

Thats great thanks Ross. I thought it was something like that.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-09-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By rosshan
Hibernation fridge temps

Hi, I bought a fridge today and am wanting to test it out so i get the right temps for the hibernation of my 2 Horsefields. Im in a rush cus, if to dont achieve to correct temps i can take it back.
...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-07-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,492
Posted By rosshan
No ice box in that fridge.

No ice box in that fridge.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 12-07-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,492
Posted By rosshan
I'm also about to start looking for a fridge for...

I'm also about to start looking for a fridge for hibernation.

What temp ranges are we wanting?
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 28-06-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By rosshan
Well excuse me.

Well excuse me.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 26-06-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By rosshan
Lonesome George dies :(

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21974-lonesome-george-dies-but-his-subspecies-genes-survive.html
Forum: Housing 31-05-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Well all seems to be going well. i dont see them...

Well all seems to be going well. i dont see them out much, dispite the recent heat.

But im sure they are going out while im at work.
Forum: Housing 24-05-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Thanks. Each outside area is over a square...

Thanks.

Each outside area is over a square metre. i plan on expanding it later as they grow.

yeah slight problem with the ramps. Google is too small to use hers :0 going to have to add more...
Forum: Housing 16-05-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Ramps done - ...

Ramps done -
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5680/img0439r.th.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/img0439r.jpg/)
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7119/img0440k.th.jpg...
Forum: Housing 11-05-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Ramps outside. I could use wet and dry sandpaper!...

Ramps outside. I could use wet and dry sandpaper!
I could have used the left over roof felt from the shed. But I chucked it :s

I'll have a look at the thin bits of wood at Wicks.

Cheers
Forum: Housing 09-05-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Thanks all. It is, theres 3 inch of...

Thanks all.



It is, theres 3 inch of insulation in the walls and roof. And 2.5 inch thick polystyrine (sp.) under the loft board flooring.

I shall add pics of the outside part when its...
Forum: Housing 08-05-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By rosshan
Shed Enclosure pics

Finally finished my shed. Here's some pictures -
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/5207/img0408ss.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/img0408ss.jpg/)...
Forum: Housing 18-04-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By rosshan
Cheers will get it ordered tonight.

Cheers will get it ordered tonight.
Forum: Housing 18-04-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By rosshan
Anyone? Height for uv tube

Anyone? Height for uv tube
Forum: Housing 17-04-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,795
Posted By rosshan
I diddnt realise till I built it but the gaps are...

I diddnt realise till I built it but the gaps are covered by extra pieces of wood. My joiner mate gave me 4 tubes of sealant for all the joints.
Forum: Housing 17-04-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By rosshan
Thanks John, I hadn't thought of using a long...

Thanks John, I hadn't thought of using a long tube across the tables.
What UV percent would I need?
How high from the substrate can I get away with placing it?
Forum: Housing 17-04-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By rosshan
Shed lighting

Hi I'd like your thoughts on my lighting options for my shed tables.

My current setup is 1 large table (indoors) with a divider to seperate my 2 torts. I have a exoterra lamp holder with a 100...
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