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Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2017, 12:23 AM
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Posted By Kighill
Just signed very easy to do. Please take the time...

Just signed very easy to do. Please take the time to add your valued support.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 18-03-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,723
Posted By Kighill
Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum.
Forum: General Discussion 20-02-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By Kighill
Hi CB I am a little surprised how exciting...

Hi CB

I am a little surprised how exciting it is, none of us can stop looking at them. The room they were in had remained fairly constant throughout the winter but over the last few days the temp...
Forum: General Discussion 20-02-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By Kighill
Just brought the tortoise in.

I checked my Hermanni Hermanni this morning having left them in hibernation a little longer than planned following advice on the forum. This is my first year hibernating them and they appear ok. I...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 06-02-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,002
Posted By Kighill
Great photos well done on the hatchling.

Great photos well done on the hatchling.
Forum: General Discussion 21-01-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,156
Posted By Kighill
Thank you for your answer. I have just checked...

Thank you for your answer. I have just checked the temperature and humidity the temp was 8c and the humidity 55.
They are kept together in a large box of coco coir. I am keeping them together whilst...
Forum: General Discussion 20-01-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,156
Posted By Kighill
Latest on my hibernating tortoise. I had a peek...

Latest on my hibernating tortoise. I had a peek today, again finding they have moved around a little but appear OK. However one of the tortoise was found on its back (no sign of it urinating) I last...
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By Kighill
They are very nice.

They are very nice.
Forum: General Discussion 30-11-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,156
Posted By Kighill
Hi Sandy This is the advice I was looking for...

Hi Sandy
This is the advice I was looking for so thank you.
I do have an Exo Terra humidity gauge in with them unfortunately I am playing find a humidity gauge, so far I have found two temperature...
Forum: General Discussion 30-11-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,156
Posted By Kighill
Hibernation and damp substrate

This is my first year hibernating my tortoises (Hermanni Hermanni) they have all gone down and are buried into the substrate which is Coco Coir.
My initial plan was to leave them in their mini...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 03-09-2016, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,526
Posted By Kighill
Mine are to small to chip (Hermanni Hermanni aged...

Mine are to small to chip (Hermanni Hermanni aged around one year) but I still think it is a positive thing to have done. Although they cannot legally be sold without paperwork the general public on...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 29-07-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,938
Posted By Kighill
The larger run will be when they are grown on a...

The larger run will be when they are grown on a little although I am planning on building it soon. I would never see them at this age in such a large area.
When trying to find out the most suitable...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 29-07-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,938
Posted By Kighill
Thank you How long do you keep hatchlings...

Thank you
How long do you keep hatchlings within the 6x6 enclosure?
How big an enclosure do you use for your creeps?
The maximum size for mine will be 30ft X 15 mostly due to budget constraints....
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 29-07-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,938
Posted By Kighill
Hermanni Hermanni is ten inches high enough

Most advice I have seen suggests 16inches for a safe height to retain your tortoise. However HH are a little on the small side.
My torts are only one year of age so I have a few years waiting before...
Forum: Pictures 12-06-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By Kighill
Very nice tortoise Jonathan. How old is he?

Very nice tortoise Jonathan. How old is he?
Forum: Introduce Yourself 30-05-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,273
Posted By Kighill
Have you tried Reflexology for the migraine? My...

Have you tried Reflexology for the migraine? My wife treated a long term sufferer who is now migraine free for 9 months.
(Not a plug for my wife)
Forum: Pictures 03-05-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,322
Posted By Kighill
Try using only one strap fastened across the...

Try using only one strap fastened across the width not length and only tighten lightly. If you use it nearer the topmost part of the roof you should still get the run off.
The straps you are using...
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,322
Posted By Kighill
Buy a buckle cam strap. Very easy to open and...

Buy a buckle cam strap. Very easy to open and close but would involve making a small slit in the box for the webbing.
eBay for less then £2.
Forum: General Discussion 03-04-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,447
Posted By Kighill
Congratulations beautiful photo.

Congratulations beautiful photo.
Forum: Identification/Sexing. 07-12-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Posted By Kighill
Hello Yin Feng, very nice photos.

Hello Yin Feng, very nice photos.
Forum: Caresheets/Links/Books 05-12-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,639
Posted By Kighill
Considering he will be looking after his Hermanns...

Considering he will be looking after his Hermanns for the next 50 years or so I will recommend a more specialised tortoise book.
Naturalistic Keeping and Breeding of Hermanns Tortoises by Wolfgang...
Forum: General Discussion 28-11-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,660
Posted By Kighill
Ok it is a cat?

Ok it is a cat?
Forum: General Discussion 28-11-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,660
Posted By Kighill
A rather large dog is my guess.

A rather large dog is my guess.
Forum: General Discussion 19-11-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By Kighill
No leaves here, they have all been blown onto the...

No leaves here, they have all been blown onto the neighbours.
Forum: Pictures 10-11-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By Kighill
She is a beauty!

She is a beauty!
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