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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 06:12 PM
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Posted By chris_d
Heat Mat for the winter???

I think I am going to order a heat mat online, is there any particular model to look out for or are they all similar? Can you cover them with soil to disguise them? Cheers
Forum: Housing 31-10-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,384
Posted By chris_d
Horsfield going from Tortoise Table to a Vivarium!

Hi, After a few hours of research and a few phone calls to reptile centres I now know a little more about hibernation and housing! But I still need a bit more adice from the people who have actually...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
Ok so I just woke him up ans he ways 40g and is...

Ok so I just woke him up ans he ways 40g and is 7cm long! I think I am going to get him a vivarium for the winter to keep him awake as I need to do more research and do it properly next year!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
I have just checked the temps now and they are...

I have just checked the temps now and they are 17c at each end as there is currently no heating/lighting, he is just burrowed in the ground not doing anything but a friend told me to downsize and put...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
Ok so his temps have been the around 35 hot end...

Ok so his temps have been the around 35 hot end and 20 cold end and he was eating fine until about months ago he slowly started staying asleep more even tho his lamp was on i was still bathing him,...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
Windown??? whats that! I was going to just keep...

Windown??? whats that! I was going to just keep him in a smaller box in my bedroom and no i have not checked the weight i can do but do i just pull him out of the soil i mean can i do that? im...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 02:55 PM
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Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
And do i have to keep using the lamp bcos i have...

And do i have to keep using the lamp bcos i have not been using it for a few weeks as he justg stays in the soil and doesnt come out now?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 31-10-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By chris_d
Help Hibernating My Horsfield URGENTTT!!!

Hi guys, my 2 yr old horsfield is still in his normal tortoise table which is full of soil/sand but should i be putting him in a smaller box now as its winter with shredded paper etc. Im just a bit...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 28-09-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,813
Posted By chris_d
Cheers for the advice guys! I think I will let...

Cheers for the advice guys! I think I will let him hibernate then, if its natural for him then so be it! How long does ot last? thanks
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 27-09-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,813
Posted By chris_d
Me Horsfield wont eat, he just sleeps! HELP PLZ

Ive got a horsfield(Harry) he is 2years old and I think he is trying to hibernate! Im sure hes too young to do that so I have tried waking him up giving him a bath and then place some food down but...
Forum: Pictures 01-11-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,583
Posted By chris_d
haha yeah, he's looking for his own place!

haha yeah, he's looking for his own place!
Forum: Pictures 30-10-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,583
Posted By chris_d
Cheers it's a shame he's always a sleep!

Cheers it's a shame he's always a sleep!
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 29-10-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By chris_d
Alright thanks, maybe just pot them all anyway...

Alright thanks, maybe just pot them all anyway and see how they end up!
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 29-10-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By chris_d
I potted some dandelion seeds last week and all I...

I potted some dandelion seeds last week and all I see is tiny little leaves so weather the dandelion fllower will show I dunno.
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 29-10-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By chris_d
Are these ok...

Hi, Just bought a bundle of seeds off ebay for a good price just want to make sure they are edible before I put them into seed trays so are these ok for horsfield tortoise.

CHICORY
RED CLOVER...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 28-10-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By chris_d
hmmm..i only got my first tortoise (horsfield)...

hmmm..i only got my first tortoise (horsfield) last saturday but he eats out my hand and likes a good stroke under his chin lol try letting him wander around your room and give him some fresh nice...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 28-10-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By chris_d
hmm...so I will have to go on a hunt for them...

hmm...so I will have to go on a hunt for them then, I did plant some seeds in my tort table as I have a mega ray too however Harry just eat them straight away before they had chance to fully grow lol
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 28-10-2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By chris_d
Dandelions..

Anybody know if you can buy pots of dandelions, I know it sounds silly because there just weeds but I am struggling to find any in my gardens and I have tried to grow them but nothing ever happens!...
Forum: Competition Area 28-10-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,219
Posted By chris_d
Best looking tortoise, has to be mine!!! :)

Best looking tortoise, has to be mine!!! :)
Forum: Aquatic, Semi-Aquatic, and Terrestrial Turtles 28-10-2009, 02:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,949
Posted By chris_d
Soo cool, I've only just got my first horsfield...

Soo cool, I've only just got my first horsfield tort last week and now I want a turtle, nice set up btw!
Forum: Aquatic, Semi-Aquatic, and Terrestrial Turtles 28-10-2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,120
Posted By chris_d
Wow I would love to get a turtle however don't...

Wow I would love to get a turtle however don't they grow really big and are they similar to tortoises?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 28-10-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By chris_d
haha funny comments, got my first tortoise...

haha funny comments, got my first tortoise (horsfield) last week and he is such a laff I exercise him by making him chase a dandelion, for a 12 month old tort he can really shift but they are so...
Forum: Housing 28-10-2009, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By chris_d
I've just bought a 12 month horsfield on...

I've just bought a 12 month horsfield on saturday, my first reptile, I did loads of research before buying him, check out my thread for loads of pics of my tort and the enclosure.

My enclosure is...
Forum: Housing 28-10-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By chris_d
Does anybody know if this is similar for...

Does anybody know if this is similar for horsfield torts (12 months)?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 27-10-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By chris_d
Yh I have the light on around 12 hours and the...

Yh I have the light on around 12 hours and the temp is 30 at the hot end and 21 at the cold end. He is 12 months old (1 year), I just dunno what else to do!
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