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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 10-08-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By jmdibble
the people who do this should be put through the...

the people who do this should be put through the pain they put the tortoises through!
its disgusting how someone can do it :(
Forum: Housing 08-08-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,023
Posted By jmdibble
thats right, use top soil as a lower layer then...

thats right, use top soil as a lower layer then cover it in reptile wood chipping or bark chippings as a higher layer over the top soil.
Forum: Housing 08-08-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By jmdibble
torts can live at room temperature at night. If...

torts can live at room temperature at night.
If you're worried then use a ceramic heater, you can get them in 50, 100 and 150 watts and if you are using it at night just for a bit of warmth get the...
Forum: Housing 08-08-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By jmdibble
put them in the microwave. im not joking, it...

put them in the microwave. im not joking, it works. a minute in the microwave kills off any bugs and pretty much sterilises the wood.
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 08-08-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Posted By jmdibble
Ok thanks guys.

Ok thanks guys.
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 08-08-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Posted By jmdibble
Ok thanks, my torts have eaten some. What should...

Ok thanks, my torts have eaten some. What should i look out for?

Im worried.
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 08-08-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Posted By jmdibble
Post Can my tort eat Aguilegia

Does anyone know if a hermanns can eat aquilegia, here is a picture

http://www.hillkeep.ca/images/Aquilegia_flabellata_Nana..jpg

My tort has been eating it fine but it may be poisonous so i...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-06-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By jmdibble
I live in southern England in Surrey, So any...

I live in southern England in Surrey, So any breeders around there would be great

Thanks for the advice

Josh
Forum: Housing 08-06-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,637
Posted By jmdibble
Wood chippings are fine and also my torts are on...

Wood chippings are fine and also my torts are on this wood chipping and it is sterilised and covered in a kind of waterproofing agent to stop the torts urine soaking in aswel.
I also think hemp is...
Forum: Pictures 05-06-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,031
Posted By jmdibble
I would LOVE a pair of Egyptians, i think they...

I would LOVE a pair of Egyptians, i think they are the perfect tortoise!
Forum: Pictures 04-06-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,467
Posted By jmdibble
I love egyptian tortoises, would be my dream to...

I love egyptian tortoises, would be my dream to have a pair of hatchlings. Theyre small, lovely coloured and dont hibernate.
What a perfect tort eh!
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 03-06-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,426
Posted By jmdibble
Hi, it depends on what you want more obviously...

Hi, it depends on what you want more obviously but im sure you know baby reds are very cute and also the leopards, leopard do grow bigger though, they can become quite large as an adult. It also...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 03-06-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,165
Posted By jmdibble
As far as i know hingebacks require humidity...

As far as i know hingebacks require humidity around 80% (which you are providing)
They are omnivores which im sure you know what it means, (which you provide) but maybe if you are just feeding...
Forum: Shelled Warriors Tortoise Archive 03-06-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,425
Posted By jmdibble
Well deserved linda!

Well deserved linda!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-06-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By jmdibble
Hibernation info

This may sound completely stupid but if your torts are in a warm climate all year round as we can provide them large tables indoors what is the point in hibernation or is it needed?

This may be...
Forum: Housing 03-06-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By jmdibble
I belive hay is ok, but id consider readigrass...

I belive hay is ok, but id consider readigrass for permanent use, or a think layer of topsoil.
You dont have to worry about bedding straight away. So dont worry yourslelf.

Josh
Forum: Housing 02-06-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By jmdibble
Readigrass is good and also if you are using a...

Readigrass is good and also if you are using a sand/soil substrate you can just make it a little deeper in their box and they will happily burrow in it as it retains moisture and heat/cool.

Hay...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 01-06-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By jmdibble
If he is a male he may hiss or try headbutting...

If he is a male he may hiss or try headbutting your hand as it is very hot recently and they come into "season" and he may need some female attention.
Dont worry about it as when it becomes cooler...
Forum: Housing 01-06-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,512
Posted By jmdibble
Also the table looks wonderful 10/10 for it and...

Also the table looks wonderful 10/10 for it and im sure the light would be ok but during the colder winter months you may have to buy another light for the bigger table and use the current light...
Forum: Housing 01-06-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,512
Posted By jmdibble
Dont use hemp! It has been known to kill torts,...

Dont use hemp! It has been known to kill torts, either puncture wounds and i read a report about a little 2 year old tort called Rolo who and here is a quote from the article.
"What had killed him...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 30-05-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,400
Posted By jmdibble
Good stuff guys, weeds are the way forward and...

Good stuff guys, weeds are the way forward and pellets are BAD BAD BAD!! almost going backwards. lol

Josh
Forum: Housing 30-05-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By jmdibble
it looks good Rach but i would say try the...

it looks good Rach but i would say try the sand/soil substrate but you may go to just topsoil as there are many cases of sand irritating torts eyes. Also you could do half woodchips and half...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 30-05-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By jmdibble
Thanks guys, looks like im going to invest a bit...

Thanks guys, looks like im going to invest a bit more money in 2 torts rather that one
Forum: Housing 29-05-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,323
Posted By jmdibble
Are combined UVB bulbs better than one basking...

Are combined UVB bulbs better than one basking lamp and one UV bulb or is it just for convienience sake?
And which ones are actually better?
Forum: Housing 28-05-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,313
Posted By jmdibble
Yeah you did the right thing im sure they dont...

Yeah you did the right thing im sure they dont like paint.
Poor solo, make sure he knows its for his own good lol.

Josh
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