Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
03-12-2017, 08:01 PM
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
03-12-2017, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,554
Poo'ing during hibernation
Hi
Is it ok for a tortoise to poo during hibernation or is this an issue? What about if they pass some urine?
Many thanks
L
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
21-10-2017, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
21-10-2017, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Jackson ratio - to use or not to use??
Hi
Just wanted to ask how people feel about going by the Jackson ratio to let them know whether their torts are ok to hibernate vs. general observation during the year.
I have tended to do...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
02-09-2017, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,700
Feeding question
We have two 7 year old Hermann's (1.3 and 1.1 kgs), and up to now have fed them twice a day. I am yet to see any definitive guidelines for how much you should feed and how often. Does anyone have any...
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Forum: Housing
23-06-2017, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Small cold frame
Just came across this cold frame. Suitable for the smaller enclosure?
https://www.greenfingers.com/product.asp?dept_id=500644&pf_id=LS6554D
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Forum: Housing
19-06-2017, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
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Forum: Housing
19-06-2017, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Outdoor enclosure now open!!
Just putting the finishing touches to our outdoor enclosure for our two Hermann's. Still need to add a cold frame basking area, although in this heat think it can wait a while (sorry the photos have...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
11-06-2017, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,744
Sand advice
WOuld you recommend mixing sand in with topsoil in an outdoor enclosure for Hermann's? If so, how much sand to soil and what grade of sand would you use?
I know some people argue against the use...
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Forum: Housing
11-06-2017, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,834
Outdoor sleeping and basking ideas
Hi
My outdoor enclosure is now coming on for my two Hermann's and wanted to know what others have done for sleeping and basking areas. Have most people made their own or is there something on the...
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Forum: Housing
30-05-2017, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,451
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Forum: Housing
30-05-2017, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,451
Weatherproofing outdoors?
Hi
I have two Hermann's who are just settling into life in their outdoor enclosure. What worried me is the wet weather here in the UK. I know Med torts are supposed to have a dry substrate. How do...
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Forum: Housing
14-05-2017, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Outdoor enclosure safety
Hi
I'm just building a nice big enclosure for my two Hermann's, and was planning on them staying out 24/7. How do you ensure that they are safe from predators e.g. rats, foxes during the night?...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
31-10-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Pre-hibernation weight loss
Hi
Just starting to wind down my two 6 yr old Hermann's for hibernation but found they have lost quite a bit of weight in the last month, after several months of putting it on.
Shelley was 1.272...
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
04-05-2016, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,542
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
04-05-2016, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,542
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
04-05-2016, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,542
Another ID please...
Just found this in the garden with lovely purple flowers. Does anyone know what it is and if it is safe to feed to Hermanns?
http://i67.tinypic.com/bi07qt.jpg
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
30-04-2016, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,475
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
20-03-2016, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
20-03-2016, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Wee smells of ammonia
Hi
I have read some similar posts around this subject before but wanted to check this out with you all.
I have two 6 yr old Hermann's in a large indoor home-made enclosure. Today, I noticed that...
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Forum: Housing
24-02-2016, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
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Forum: Feedback/Suggestions/Problems
23-02-2016, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,927
Apps for forum
Hi
Does anyone know of any apps that I can use on ios to connect directly with the forum from an ipad when I am out and about?
Thanks
L
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Forum: Housing
23-02-2016, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Combined Heat/UV bulbs
Hi
Does anyone know if the combi bulbs are better value in terms of cost of bulbs and electricity used than using two separate bulbs.
Thanks
L
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
22-02-2016, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Breeding and Incubation
22-02-2016, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,911
Ethics of Breeding
Hi
Can somebody put my mind to rest about the ethics of breeding torts when there are so many unwanted ones out there needing re-homing?
I guess it's the same issue as for breeding any pet. I...
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