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Forum: Wanted 24-08-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By Mort-23
Hi I am looking to sell my 5 year old male ibera...

Hi I am looking to sell my 5 year old male ibera who has had a great start and no problems. He is just a little much for my female. Let me know if you interested - could meet half way if interested.
Forum: For Sale 23-08-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,382
Posted By Mort-23
Please PM me if you interested in purchasing this...

Please PM me if you interested in purchasing this little fella. Pic available on request
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-08-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By Mort-23
Thumbs up This is something that we may have to do - ...

This is something that we may have to do -

I would prefer him to go to somebody on here as I know that people understand how to care for them as opposed to taking a punt on other sites. I will...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-08-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By Mort-23
Talking Clearly these are the reasons why I need to find...

Clearly these are the reasons why I need to find a new home for our amorus gent as there is only one female to attract his attention. Thanks for your interest and comments - I'm sure somebody can...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-08-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By Mort-23
Wink Thanks for the heads up - I can confirm that they...

Thanks for the heads up - I can confirm that they are in fact cousins which to my knowledge is not unusual in tortoise populations..... please contact us if you are interested in the little fella -...
Forum: For Sale 17-08-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,382
Posted By Mort-23
Med Spur Thighed for Swap / Sale

Hi four and half years ago we purchased 2 iberas from a very reputable and reliable source. Both torts are well, have had a week diet with supplements and ocassionally komodo pellets, regular solid...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-08-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By Mort-23
Fair point - I would have to check the defra...

Fair point - I would have to check the defra paperwork to double check on whether they are the same batch or not as the breeder they were bought from in Cheshire had many breeding pairs. Just a shame...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-08-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By Mort-23
A proposition to resolve a problem!!

Hi four and half years ago we purchased 2 iberas from a very reputable and reliable source. Both torts are well, have had a week diet with supplements and ocassionally komodo pellets, regualr solid...
Forum: Where to Buy and Bargains 18-02-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,041
Posted By Mort-23
Guys just been to Aldi in Tamworth - They have...

Guys just been to Aldi in Tamworth - They have one pallet to sell, Got mine but looks like only twenty or so left. They told me they have sold 9 already this moring so if you want one get one asap!...
Forum: Where to Buy and Bargains 18-02-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,041
Posted By Mort-23
Thanks for the heads up, definately getting one...

Thanks for the heads up, definately getting one of these for my two 2.5 years olds.
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 31-07-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By Mort-23
The red stuff could be the urates rather than poo...

The red stuff could be the urates rather than poo and can be discoloured from white to pink/red/orange by a diet of dandelions. If you exlcude dandelions you should find that the colouration return...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 14-07-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Mort-23
Worming Iberas

Hi guys,

Quick one on worming. My two two year old iberas have been growing up both in and outdoors and may have possibly eaten eggs etc. How do I know whether they need worming, and if they do...
Forum: Housing 09-06-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,470
Posted By Mort-23
Outside supplements (calcium and nutrobal)

Quick question - I have been putting my torts out for a while now and they seem ok albeit al lttle hesitant sometimes (especially one)_ of them; however they are only one and half so I'm sure they'll...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 18-04-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Mort-23
That sounds great are there any others? I've...

That sounds great are there any others? I've heard that pansys are good too!
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 17-04-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Mort-23
Quick One on Outsdie plants etc

Hi guys,

I ahve recently revamped the garden and put in an escape proof (hopefully) tortoise enclosure 3.0m by 1.5m. I have laid some turf and left some bare ground. They have a large upside down...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Mort-23
No I haven't yet but I could do if your think it...

No I haven't yet but I could do if your think it is worth it we have a local vet that could test.

I think it is likely that there will be some more tomorrow
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Mort-23
Thanks for the advice. The red and pink has...

Thanks for the advice.

The red and pink has been seen in the urates and wee of one of my torts. The other one seems unaffected. Would you advise no more dandelions for a week or so to see if the...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Mort-23
They have had a fair few dandelion leaves but...

They have had a fair few dandelion leaves but mixed with other stuff too? Is that bad?
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Mort-23
My Tort has Pink Wee - Whats that all about!!??

Hi all,

I have notice one of my torts nearly 2 years old has some pink and red stuff in its nornally white wee stuff that it expels from its kidney to rid toxins.

Can somebody tell me what it...
Forum: Housing 04-02-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By Mort-23
thanks for that! I was thinking more about...

thanks for that!

I was thinking more about heat. Does anyone have any experience of the ceramic heat emitters? Are they any more benefical cost wise or provide any addition benefit to the torts?
Forum: Housing 04-02-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By Mort-23
UV Coil Bulbs and Energy Efficiency issues!

I have been looking into added heat for the tort table while the weather and temperatures are so variable. I have come across some UV coil bulbs that are very efficient on energy and are documented...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 02-02-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Mort-23
Tort Wake up

My two are due to wake after 7 weeks asleep, their first hibernation!

Is there a warm up procedure or any set things that should be done when they are removed from the fridge (still sounds wrong!)
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-01-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By Mort-23
Poo in Hibernation

Hi guys and gals,

I have a quick question and I think everything is ok but just need it confirmed. I have two graceas assumed both female and one year old. They have undergone a rigid three week...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 13-12-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,929
Posted By Mort-23
My two are on wind down, they have lost 7 and 8g...

My two are on wind down, they have lost 7 and 8g grams respectively over the first two weeks (just under 10% of weight). They are ready for the fridge on Christmas eve. All seems to be going ok,...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 12-11-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,513
Posted By Mort-23
Pictures as requested! Enjoy. The lighter shelled...

Pictures as requested! Enjoy. The lighter shelled on is Tullula and the darker slightly larger one is Tonto! :)

Poos have been better the last day so hopefully normal service is resumed!
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