Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
13-11-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 922
Hi Guys, Thanks all for your responses,
I...
Hi Guys, Thanks all for your responses,
I already separate the torts whenever things kick off so will continue to do that.
Its not an expense issue separating them but purely one of space....
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
13-11-2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 922
Dominance Issues
Hi All,
I haven't posted for a while but have been keeping an eye on the forum.
I have 2 THB's (Vincent & Rita) both female, despite the names. They are 4 years Old. The Torts are from the same...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
04-03-2014, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Hi There and welcome,
Esme looks very cute...
Hi There and welcome,
Esme looks very cute although a little undernourished. This would probably have something to do with how the previous owner kept her.
Your new table looks good and the...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
04-03-2014, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
I believe both my THBs are ladies, despite one...
I believe both my THBs are ladies, despite one being called Vincent, and a while back they also indulged in some girl on girl action. I think I even took a video :oops:
They haven't really done it...
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Forum: Housing
10-02-2014, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,539
Hi Stan,
You set the temperature on the...
Hi Stan,
You set the temperature on the thermostat to what you want the maximum to be where the sensor is. In my set up yes, I have the sensor directly under the heat source as this is the hottest...
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Forum: Housing
03-02-2014, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
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Forum: Housing
30-01-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
Hi Lisa,
You haven't said what kind of...
Hi Lisa,
You haven't said what kind of tortoise you have but generally speaking the basking spot should be between 32 and 34 degrees and the cool end of the table should be 20. These are the...
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Forum: Housing
29-01-2014, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 746
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Forum: Housing
29-01-2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 746
Hi Stan,
I have been keeping my two torts...
Hi Stan,
I have been keeping my two torts for 2 years now - I am a far less experienced keeper than many people on here but do have some experience at least.
I always used a combi bulb untill...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
20-01-2014, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 762
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
19-01-2014, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 762
Oversize torts
Hi All,
I was reading the 'phoebe is huge' (http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=70798) thread and saw people talking about the size and weights of the torts and also mentioning...
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
17-01-2014, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 371
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
08-01-2014, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 371
Mazuri
Hi All,
I know I am probably a bit late to be asking for this but does anyone have any mazuri for sale?
I have only just really thought about it as I have managed to do quite well for fresh...
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Forum: Housing
08-09-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Which is better hallogen or Ceramic
Hi Guys,
The halogen light I was using as a heat source has just blown, I recently got the new Arcadia D3 Compact so D3 is taken care of and i just need an additional source of heat.
Assuming...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
06-07-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
lol that's good to know Sarah. :-)
Would be...
lol that's good to know Sarah. :-)
Would be nice to know what causes it thought? I will be changing the substrate soon anyway and going for a tortoise life top - this doesn't seem to get as dusty...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
05-07-2013, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Whistling noise when breathing?
Hi guys,
On and off for a while now one or both of my torts will get a bit of a whistling sound when they are breathing. I have been googling for answers and found a range of explanations and...
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Forum: Housing
05-07-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,539
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
05-07-2013, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 518
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Forum: Housing
04-07-2013, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,539
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
04-07-2013, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 518
Can you Name these leafy things?
Hi Guys,
Last year someone on here told me that, although not listed on the tortoise table, these were edible. I was wondering if anyone is able to identify them as I woudl really like to know...
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Forum: Housing
03-07-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,539
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Forum: Housing
02-07-2013, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,539
New Lighting required for Table - What to buy..?
Hi All,
Really don't seem to get on here very often these days but had to make the effort tonight as I would really appreciate some advise on a new lighting set up.
Until yesterday I was using...
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Forum: Housing
17-04-2013, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,445
I also use an Arcadia D3 combined lamp and have...
I also use an Arcadia D3 combined lamp and have the 160W version. It didn't kick out as much heat as I expected. But this was because previously I had just used a heat lamp and these are not designed...
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
17-04-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
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Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments
16-04-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
Any Ideas what this is please?
Does anyone have any idea what this plant might be please?
If you could point me in the direction of the family I will try and look it up.
There is loads of it near where I work so would be very...
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