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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-11-2019, 09:02 PM
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Views: 4,388
Posted By aerofine
In the fridge. He eats well, and is healthy....

In the fridge. He eats well, and is healthy. He’s grown loads since we got him last December.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-11-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,388
Posted By aerofine
First Horsfield hibernation

We have an approx 2 year old Horsfield who we have had a year and we don’t think he’s hibernated before. We plan to do a three week windown - no food then no lights - then hibernate for 3-4 weeks...
Forum: Rehoming 23-04-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,703
Posted By aerofine
Make horsfield needing home - Lancs

I am reluctantly looking to rehome my 9 year old horsfield. I have brother and sister, and unfortunately I'm not in a position to house them separately, I just don't have the room.

Hoji hibernates...
Forum: Housing 01-03-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,975
Posted By aerofine
My Horsfield's (when inside) are on a substrate...

My Horsfield's (when inside) are on a substrate of hemcore. When outide, they are on topsoil.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 05-10-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By aerofine
Can't comment for others, but mine are not wild...

Can't comment for others, but mine are not wild caught - they are over 2 years old now and came from a very reputable Horsfield breeder. They are still struggling to do anything but sleep. They will...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-09-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,939
Posted By aerofine
I have to say that I handle mine nearly daily....

I have to say that I handle mine nearly daily. They are picked up to take to the bath and to be taken outside and brought back in. Also I handle them to check them over, to check their shells,...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By aerofine
Thanks for the replies Yes my torts will be...

Thanks for the replies

Yes my torts will be hiberanted again this year like last year - they were wound down during November then out in the fridge on the 1st December until the 1st March. They...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,382
Posted By aerofine
I agree with others who have said that their...

I agree with others who have said that their torts have slowed down! My two 2 year old Horsfield's do nothing but sleep. They were outside last weekend when the sun was shining and it was lovely and...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By aerofine
Anyone else having problems with Horsfields?

Just wanted to know if anyone else was having trouble keeping their Horsfield's awake and eating this last week or so? My 2 have been outside since May, with the odd time coming in. But this last...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 16-08-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By aerofine
PAH are selling torts with starter kits in a viv....

PAH are selling torts with starter kits in a viv. The issue I have, and I have now spoken with CS is that PAH think that the average member of the public will understand that these starter kits are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-08-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By aerofine
Lou I have spolen with AH who has confirmed...

Lou

I have spolen with AH who has confirmed that the TT have not advocated or endorsed any of the "advice" that Pets at Home are giving out. The Manager of the Wigan store told me that they are...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-08-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By aerofine
Yes I have spoken to Andy Highfield about it

Yes I have spoken to Andy Highfield about it
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-08-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By aerofine
Pets at Home...again

I don't go in Pets at Home that often, hardly ever to be honest. But I had to go in this afternoon. The Pets at Home in Wigan must have started selling Tortoises and other reptiles recently. I went...
Forum: General Discussion 17-07-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 859
Posted By aerofine
Hermann's tort FS - Wigan NW

There is a Hermann's tortoise for sale at Pier Alarms on Wigan Lane in Wigan. I am unsure of the complete set up, but I have seen a pic that it is in a table with a glass front. The tort is 2 years...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 22-06-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,331
Posted By aerofine
The tortoise looks amazing, but I think it could...

The tortoise looks amazing, but I think it could be well over 3 - more like 5-6. My 2 year old Horsfields are still tiny in comparison and weigh around 60-70g (I do know that they are super slow...
Forum: Housing 27-05-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 137,740
Posted By aerofine
I would add more plants and hidey places - I have...

I would add more plants and hidey places - I have about 5-6 hidey places for my 2 torts, plus lots of different plants for them to hide under.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 26-05-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,336
Posted By aerofine
Beware

I just wanted to point out a warning to all others, from my own experience today.

There are always threads about what damage dogs can do to tortoises, but I just wanted to point out what cats can...
Forum: Housing 16-04-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By aerofine
It is really essential that your tort gets to be...

It is really essential that your tort gets to be outside during spring/summer. You can leave your torts out 24/7 when it is nice. If you are worried about next doors cats and dogs I would suggest you...
Forum: Housing 16-04-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By aerofine
If you look at the last photo in the top left...

If you look at the last photo in the top left hand corner of the pen you can just see the tortoise pool - I put it there as its in the shade
Forum: Housing 15-04-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By aerofine
Well, its a pretty sunny area but only from 10am...

Well, its a pretty sunny area but only from 10am until about 2pmish.
Forum: Housing 15-04-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 137,740
Posted By aerofine
The pen sits directly onto the slabs of our back...

The pen sits directly onto the slabs of our back yard - we don't have a garden. So the slabs that you can see is what is covering the whole yard. We did however attach the green chicken wire to the...
Forum: Pictures 14-04-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By aerofine
Cheers! Lurpak is actually named after my late...

Cheers! Lurpak is actually named after my late Great Aunty who died the week after I got them last year...she wouldn't use anything else but Lurpak so I thought it was a pretty fitting name!
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-04-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,342
Posted By aerofine
I think you will find that message boards are for...

I think you will find that message boards are for people to speak their thoughts, so please do not tell me to keep anything to myself.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-04-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,342
Posted By aerofine
Its not so much the fact that torts are kept in...

Its not so much the fact that torts are kept in vivs whilst in pet shops (even though they could be kept in open topped pens/tables with wire mesh locked lids) its the fact that many many petshops...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-04-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,342
Posted By aerofine
I disagree - If I feel that how an animal is...

I disagree - If I feel that how an animal is being kept/treated is wrong and I have an explanation and back up evidence to show a different way of keeping said animal in different conditions to help...
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