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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 06-01-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
I know what you mean, it is brave, but I am...

I know what you mean, it is brave, but I am committed to hibernating them and the breeder suggested 6 weeks... I am closely montioring them so should be alright.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 04-01-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
to be fair i thought that, but I just figured...

to be fair i thought that, but I just figured that was replaced by water. They seemed to spend a lot of time in their water dish during the wind down period.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 30-12-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Question Another Hibernation question...

I have 2 young Hermanns, born July and August and they are almost at the end of their wind down period. Obviously this is my first winter with them and needless to say I am dead nervous. So your...
Forum: Housing 03-12-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Never thought of that, good idea. I shall do it...

Never thought of that, good idea. I shall do it in the evening.




That was a concern so I only used 3 handfuls of sand to 20 litres of soil, I will however keep an eye on them.
Forum: Housing 03-12-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Changed substrate

I just changed to a topsoil/playsand mix and was wondering if I should spray it daily to help with humidity and to help hydrate my 2 young Hermanns. I'm assuming I should (maybe not daily) but it...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 01-12-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Slightly relieved it seems normal. She...

Slightly relieved it seems normal.

She didn't do it today though, however I've missed the little jig :-)
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 30-11-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Question Itchy plastron?

I have 2 Hermanns and only owned them for about a month, I noticed today that after a little bath one was doing a weird little jigg on the spot, she looked a little crazy.

But as soon as I waved a...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 29-11-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
They loved it...! Excellent!

They loved it...! Excellent!
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 28-11-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Thanks for confirming that Paul. I knew they...

Thanks for confirming that Paul.

I knew they had blue flowers in the summer but I never really took any notice before I got my tortoises... they will be added to their diet now!
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 28-11-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Question Bell Flower leaves?

I am right to assume that this is Bell Flower?

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n144/funkymonkey69/BellFlower.jpg
Forum: Pictures 21-11-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,838
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
go go gadget neck

go go gadget neck
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 17-11-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Whats the first sign of pyramiding?

I have 2 Hermann's that are very young and I am very comfortable about what care I am giving them but out of interest what are the very first signs of pyramiding?

I suppose I should rephrase that;...
Forum: Pictures 16-11-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,372
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
That 50p puts her size in persepective, wow she...

That 50p puts her size in persepective, wow she is so small. Lovely looking tortoise's!
Forum: Pictures 16-11-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Ha, thankfully his/her name came from the fact...

Ha, thankfully his/her name came from the fact that she tested out her new surroundings by biting everything including my finger :o
Forum: Pictures 09-11-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Thanks everyone... they're settling in well, they...

Thanks everyone... they're settling in well, they love their daily baths it's so cute when they dunk their heads
Forum: Pictures 08-11-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
they are cool, I watch them for hours and they...

they are cool, I watch them for hours and they have got their own personalities already... tried to base their names on their personalities.
Forum: Pictures 08-11-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Thanks Joanna. Yeah that was one of the reasons...

Thanks Joanna. Yeah that was one of the reasons the breeder recommended a towel and it made sense to me...
Forum: Pictures 08-11-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
I've had some solid and trust worthy advice on...

I've had some solid and trust worthy advice on the use of a towel for the short term but I will be using topsoil in the future...
Forum: Pictures 08-11-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Hermes and Ares.

The new additions to the family feasting on fresh weeds from the garden.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n144/funkymonkey69/Tortoise/IMG_0248.jpg

They are just 24 and 22 grammes...
Forum: Housing 05-11-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
I'm using a towel because I read an article that...

I'm using a towel because I read an article that sounded logical, they suggested a towel because it can help the baby tortoise right it self with its claws when up side down...
Forum: Housing 04-11-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Housing in preparation for my new baby tortoises

What do you think? Bear in mind the tortoise's are only a couple of months old hence why I am using a towel and shortened the table with a make shift barrier.

Before:
...
Forum: Housing 23-10-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
the one from the shop is relatively cheap... ...

the one from the shop is relatively cheap...

ideally you need a pulse proportional thermostat for a ceramic heat emitter.

do a search on ebay for habistat.
Forum: Housing 18-10-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Enclosure in the bedroom...

I was wondering if anyone keeps their tortoise table in their bedroom?
Does this pose any problems? Such as lighting, I mean once the enclosures lights are off and bedroom light remains on, does...
Forum: Housing 15-10-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,411
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
That is impressive. How big is each enclosure?

That is impressive. How big is each enclosure?
Forum: General Discussion 15-10-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
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Views: 406
Posted By TheGreenGorilla
Thanks for your reply... ... well that...

Thanks for your reply...

... well that makes 5 ;)
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