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Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,360
Posted By Laraine
Once you have got rid of them, its worth using a...

Once you have got rid of them, its worth using a shampoo that has Tea Tree oil in, perhaps once or twice a week.......the little b****rs hate the stuff!

If your dog picks up any unwanted visitors...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 26-10-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,127
Posted By Laraine
We keep our stars in my daughters bedroom which...

We keep our stars in my daughters bedroom which is the warmest room in the house. (she only comes home for visits). The room is also draught free which is very important. Stars can be very sensitive,...
Forum: Wanted 26-10-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By Laraine
Try your local freecycle, I have had a few cages...

Try your local freecycle, I have had a few cages from ours. So long as you have registered and offered something, (even a paperback or a magazine would do) you can post a wanted.
Forum: General Discussion 26-10-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,683
Posted By Laraine
Its worth asking about business use to be...

Its worth asking about business use to be included in your policy if you use your car to get to work, this way you are covered even if you need to 'nip out' to collect something or on the off chance...
Forum: Other Animals 23-08-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Laraine
If it is, you could visit this site, so you can...

If it is, you could visit this site, so you can add your sighting
http://butterfly-conservation.org/sightings/1096/humming_bird_hawk_moth.html
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-08-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,913
Posted By Laraine
I hibernate in the fridge and 'naturally' The...

I hibernate in the fridge and 'naturally' The little hermanns hibernate in their table in the north facing conservatory, which has an electric heater on a thermostatic control so it doesn't get too...
Forum: Other Animals 23-08-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,016
Posted By Laraine
Mareks in Chickens

Just wondering if anyone has any experience of Mareks in chickens? (herpes type virus) or if any of our friendly vets have experience of it.
Forum: Housing 11-08-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,615
Posted By Laraine
Thanks Paul and Kelly, I have found a couple of...

Thanks Paul and Kelly, I have found a couple of places on line that can supply the Kingspan and the Celotex much cheaper than B&Q. We calculated we need 10 to 12 sheets of the 2400mm x 1200mm, so...
Forum: Housing 11-08-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,615
Posted By Laraine
Advice Please, Insulation for Shed/summer house

We have a large summerhouse/shed and will be moving some of the torts tables in there, just wanting some advice. Have been looking at the Kingspan and Celotex insulation boards, but there are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 02-07-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By Laraine
Considering how active our male can be, I would...

Considering how active our male can be, I would say 3+ females and then he would still be looking for more! :lol:
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 02-07-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,158
Posted By Laraine
You could try the indoor rabbit/guinea pig cages,...

You could try the indoor rabbit/guinea pig cages, we got a few from our local freecycle and have used them for tiny torts, they are deep enough to put a decent covering of soil substrate and have the...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 02-07-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,158
Posted By Laraine
What is her weight and length? We have 3...

What is her weight and length?
We have 3 little Leos that are growing very slowly and others that are in a growth spurt and seem bigger each time we look at them.
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 27-06-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,469
Posted By Laraine
Have just looked at the website and the clinic...

Have just looked at the website and the clinic for Dr Amir is not open on a Sunday unfortunately, there is a number for sms messages 002 - 010 345 8080 ( SMS only)
...
Forum: General Discussion 27-06-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Laraine
The police and paramedics were very surprised I...

The police and paramedics were very surprised I had nothing broken or worse, they kept telling me how lucky I was, (and I know it) mind you it didn't feel like it when they were strapping me to the...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 27-06-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,469
Posted By Laraine
2 vets in Cairo, Dr Amir (recommended on the...

2 vets in Cairo,
Dr Amir (recommended on the TT site)
http://www.ourpetclinic.info/center/

Dr. Farouk Baghat
PDSA Animal Hospital Lufthansa and G.E. Veterinary Commissioner
Cairo, Egypt
Tel:...
Forum: General Discussion 27-06-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Laraine
Now we do have a summer house you could live in...

Now we do have a summer house you could live in Terry! :lol: We have 17 Leos we are fostering as well as our original group, Hopefully homes can be found soon for the foster torts, their indoor home...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 27-06-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By Laraine
If its wasps, the council don't remove, they...

If its wasps, the council don't remove, they poison the nest and then leave it to die. If its honey bees, then a local beekeeper will come and remove for free, if its the big huge bumble bees then...
Forum: Pictures 27-06-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By Laraine
she is about 5yrs old, not quite 6 yet, and...

she is about 5yrs old, not quite 6 yet, and 12.5cm. she is very lively and has attitude, not shy in the slightest.
Forum: For Sale 26-06-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By Laraine
Female Indian Star

4yr old Female Indian Star with attitude for sale, (SCL 12.5cm)
Offers in the region of £450. However I will consider a serious offer from someone who has experience of Indian Stars.
This is a...
Forum: Pictures 26-06-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By Laraine
Indian Star doing her favourite thing....Eating!

I'm coming for you
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/Laine21_album/023.jpg

Got you!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/Laine21_album/025-1.jpg

Its my leaf! she was not impressed...
Forum: General Discussion 26-06-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Laraine
Thank you, I am keeping some with Richards help,...

Thank you, I am keeping some with Richards help, so he is not getting out of weed picking just yet! :lol: I dont think I could cope if I didn't have any to watch and relax with. the big girls are...
Forum: General Discussion 26-06-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Laraine
Heavy Heart

I have a heavy heart at the moment, earlier in the year I had a nasty car crash, my car was hit side on, spun round and flipped over, landed on the roof about 35 - 40ft from the point of impact....
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 18-06-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By Laraine
there are 2 charts on the Leopard links, one in...

there are 2 charts on the Leopard links, one in inches and the other in cm :-)
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 18-06-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By Laraine
This is a database and chart for Leopards that...

This is a database and chart for Leopards that contains data added by members of the Leopard forum, Its nothing scientific its just so that it could be used as a comparison for yours

Database...
Forum: General Discussion 31-05-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,141
Posted By Laraine
Dogs and tortoises don't mix, but if you can plan...

Dogs and tortoises don't mix, but if you can plan your garden and enclosures so that they never meet, then there isn't a problem.

We have Leopards, Hermanns, Whitei, Redfoots, Indian stars, a...
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