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Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,953
Posted By Chris Ralph
Sorry Alan-I didn't realise. You can have the...

Sorry Alan-I didn't realise.
You can have the B12 in your bum next year if you have them both together and you want to have them in separate sites.
Should you have them in one arm then make sure...
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,953
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi Alan. The flu jab does have swine flu in it...

Hi Alan.
The flu jab does have swine flu in it this year again.
Each year the vaccine contains 3 strains of flu that they anticipate will be the worst viruses that will infect the public and it...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 29-05-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,486
Posted By Chris Ralph
I have 4 year old hermanns and if they are...

I have 4 year old hermanns and if they are outside in this (coldish) weather they just stay in their house for the whole day.
Reading these posts maybe I should put them out anyway-should I take...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 10-04-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By Chris Ralph
Thanks for the replies. I am so glad I didn't...

Thanks for the replies.
I am so glad I didn't feed it to them if it is ground ivy.
Chris
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 10-04-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By Chris Ralph
Is this deadnettle ?

Hi
I was wondering if this is part of the deadnettle family.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/chriscralph/P1000631.jpg


I have lots of red deadnettle around but this type has tiny blue...
Forum: General Discussion 31-10-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Posted By Chris Ralph
Wow Jill. Have a great time Chris x

Wow Jill. Have a great time
Chris x
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 14-07-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,397
Posted By Chris Ralph
3 of mine would stay in the sheltered house bit...

3 of mine would stay in the sheltered house bit of their run for days in weather like this. One is brave though and has scoffed all the food LOL
Chris
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 16-06-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,610
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi Chris I see you got number 2 then!!! It...

Hi Chris
I see you got number 2 then!!!
It has been cold in my part of Hants at night too so I have been bringing them all in-anything under 10 degrees and they come in for the night.
Chris
Forum: Housing 22-04-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi. Thanks for that-I have used yacht varnish...

Hi.
Thanks for that-I have used yacht varnish in the past for other stuff and had forgotten all about it.
The wood would only be varnished on the outside of the run and my torts will have no access...
Forum: Housing 22-04-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By Chris Ralph
Waterproofing

Hi.
I had a few problems last year with my tortoise run getting wet in the rain.
It's made of wood and I have treated it with pet friendly stuff but has anyone any suggestions on what I can use to...
Forum: Housing 03-04-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi Sky. I haven't secured the pond lining-I cut...

Hi Sky.
I haven't secured the pond lining-I cut it to size so it fits into the bottom of the table. The weight of the soil/sand on top keep it from moving.
Chris
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-04-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,104
Posted By Chris Ralph
Mine can certainly hear-when I feed them, I shake...

Mine can certainly hear-when I feed them, I shake the plastic bag and they come running!
LOL
Chris
Forum: Housing 02-04-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Chris Ralph
My new table is built from pine from B&Q. It came...

My new table is built from pine from B&Q. It came in the correct length for 1 side and 1 width. I've used exterior ply for the base.
My last base went soggy under the light and water bowl so I...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 25-03-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,060
Posted By Chris Ralph
What lovely news-you must be thrilled. He must...

What lovely news-you must be thrilled.
He must be a hardy chap after this terrible winter we have had.
Fantastic news
Chris
Forum: Housing 25-03-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By Chris Ralph
Thanks Kirkie Thanks for that-mine is a...

Thanks Kirkie
Thanks for that-mine is a combined bulb. I think it says on the box it is self ballasted but I'll check
Chris
Forum: Housing 24-03-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By Chris Ralph
"Running in" a pwoersun

Hi.
I know I have to run in my new powersun for 24 hours before I use it in my tortoise enclosure.
Can I do that in 2 x12 hours or 3x8 hours or does it need to be a straignt 24 hours?
Thanks
Chris
Forum: Pictures 18-03-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,372
Posted By Chris Ralph
Lovely table. I have one of those houses on order...

Lovely table. I have one of those houses on order from Alan on ebay-he's adapting it slightly for me Can't wait to get it.
Chris
Forum: Housing 16-03-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Chris Ralph
Thanks Rach. I wish I was as confident! LOL ...

Thanks Rach.
I wish I was as confident! LOL
Chris
Forum: Housing 16-03-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi Rach Thanks-I have been reading about the ...

Hi Rach
Thanks-I have been reading about the have emailed Sarah at the SW shop with the link-hopefully she will get back to me tomorrow when, ironically, the bulb is due to arrive in the post.
I...
Forum: Housing 16-03-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi again Thanks for all the replies...

Hi again
Thanks for all the replies everyone-isn't it an awful dilema???
Alan the link was very informative but I need to get it straight in my blonde head.......the UV is similar to direct...
Forum: Housing 16-03-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Chris Ralph
Evie-I understood that the powersun's UV lasted...

Evie-I understood that the powersun's UV lasted for 2 years.
Please tell me it's more than 6months!
Chris
Forum: Housing 14-03-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Chris Ralph
Powersun 100/160w bulbs

Hi,
With all the chat about various combined bulbs I am in a dilema over which one to buy-I need one fairly imminently. LOL.

I thought the powersun bulbs had been discontinued but have found...
Forum: Housing 14-03-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,199
Posted By Chris Ralph
I have a powersun and have had no problems with...

I have a powersun and have had no problems with it at all.
It's due to be changed and I am filled with dread about getting a dud bulb!!
Reading all the posts it seems like pot luck doesn't it?...
Forum: Housing 13-03-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By Chris Ralph
Hi Glynis It is the little metal screw in thing...

Hi Glynis
It is the little metal screw in thing that it inside the ceramic holder.
I think I have found a kit on ebay and the chap lives nearby so I've emailed him asking if I bring my bulb can he...
Forum: Housing 13-03-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,863
Posted By Chris Ralph
Thanks Alan. I'll have a look. Chris

Thanks Alan.
I'll have a look.
Chris
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