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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 10-03-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,430
Posted By dymmy
this is familiar, my Herman is not eating very...

this is familiar, my Herman is not eating very much at all. But still runs around the flat and tries to climb all walls and doors. This week he is obsessed with the kitchen and hallway...
but I have...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-10-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By dymmy
fair point EJ and agreed it did look as though it...

fair point EJ and agreed it did look as though it had a beak problem perhaps it was rehabilitated. I have never seen an eagle before in real life so it was just my gut reaction. The bigger torts were...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-10-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By dymmy
All of the babies were of identical size, even...

All of the babies were of identical size, even from stall to stall. So I am assuming they farm them as there were more than 5 stalls selling them. To be fair they looked healthy. It was the...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-10-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By dymmy
Tortoises for sale in Tunisia

I just got back from Sousse in Tunisia and was disturbed to see baby tortoises for sale in the local medina. They were only a few months old and at least 20 of them in each crate. I even saw adults...
Forum: Pictures 14-09-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
he really is enjoying his new table along with...

he really is enjoying his new table along with the light and a heat mat (thermostatically controlled) he is much more active, digging and eating more. A very happy little Hermann and I am a very...
Forum: Pictures 13-09-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
these are of the wild Greek variety that seem to...

these are of the wild Greek variety that seem to be much more prevolent these days. As a kid in Corfu I didn't see any but nowdays they roam around amongst the tourists. But much better bahaved ;)
Forum: Pictures 13-09-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
this made me laugh

From my friend Spiro in Corfu
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/dymmy2011/Takis%20the%20tortoise/tortoisebundle.jpg

Makes you wonder what's under this pile, perhaps a few suculent leaves....
Forum: Pictures 11-09-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
if a tortoise can smile, this is it :) bless...

if a tortoise can smile, this is it :) bless him...I thought he'd escaped until he popped his head out of the hole.
Forum: Pictures 11-09-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/dymmy201...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/dymmy2011/Takis%20the%20tortoise/taki_digging_big.jpg

guess who has started digging :)?
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Forum: Pictures 08-09-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
the food does look a bit like catfood, but I...

the food does look a bit like catfood, but I promise it is komodo dandelion pellets soaked in water. He hates his 2ft x2ft table so I let him run around the living room. Now he is happy in his...
Forum: Pictures 08-09-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,133
Posted By dymmy
Taki

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/dymmy2011/Takis%20the%20tortoise/21082011048.jpg
enjoying his dandelion mulsch, :)
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-09-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,753
Posted By dymmy
<a...

<a href="http://s1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/dymmy2011/Takis%20the%20tortoise/?action=view&amp;current=21082011048.jpg" target="_blank"><img...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 08-09-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,051
Posted By dymmy
I like the conker theory and I will try it as I...

I like the conker theory and I will try it as I have big spiders here, and its conker season. As for the plastic bottle theory my friend swears by it so I 'googled' it and cut 'n' pasted the old...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 08-09-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,399
Posted By dymmy
thx, I am not sure how a new thread got started,...

thx, I am not sure how a new thread got started, but this is good advice. It says on the new lamp packaging to set the lamp at 48 inches above the enclosure surely this is wrong. Its a 125W Solar...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 05-09-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
I decided to build him a bigger home,over double...

I decided to build him a bigger home,over double the size now ;) he is very happy with it as he digs in and even uses his log to sleep in. I bought a 125W Solar Glo and a heat mat that will be used...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 05-09-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
I am almost sorry I asked for help :(

I am almost sorry I asked for help :(
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 31-08-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
thx and agreed, a mixed bag of information

thx and agreed, a mixed bag of information
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 27-08-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
oh my goodness, I have read far too much...

oh my goodness, I have read far too much information on the subject of basking lights. I almost ordered the megaray then got scared off due to reliability, then the Hagen but it seems it doesnt...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 25-08-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
thx, I forgot to mention he does have a...

thx, I forgot to mention he does have a cuttlefish bone and loves to munch it on occasion. I have decided to build a bigger box, and provide enough topsoil to dig down into. Also a thermostatically...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 25-08-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,051
Posted By dymmy
fox repellent

Recently discussing the fox problem in my area, a friend reassured me to keep foxes out of his garden he has several 'half filled with water' 2ltr cola type bottles randomly in the garden. For some...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 25-08-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,935
Posted By dymmy
help with my hermann

Hi, I need some advice on what temp to keep my tortoise table at and a few other pointers. I understand he needs a cool end, a hide and a basking area. However his table is 60cm x 60cm is this too...
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 24-08-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,399
Posted By dymmy
help with my hermann

Hi, I need some advice on what temp to keep my tortoise table at and a few other pointers. I understand he needs a cool end, a hide and a basking area. However his table is 60cm x 60cm is this too...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 23-08-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,929
Posted By dymmy
thx lolly8, much appreciated

thx lolly8, much appreciated
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 22-08-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,929
Posted By dymmy
food for thought

hi
I am wandering if someone could help me to identify these weeds/plants in my garden....I am growing some from seeds I bought but until then...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66657253@N04/?saved=1...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-08-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,525
Posted By dymmy
seems there is no real 'law' of size as long as...

seems there is no real 'law' of size as long as they look proportionate I suppose, Taki is 10 cm and around 170 g but trying to stop him from legging it off the scales isnt easy. Oh and apparently he...
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