shelly

royston33 · 19-03-2009, 04:16 PM

hi i am the proud new owner of shelly i think she is a she lol she is 4 years old and i got her along with housing from a lady thats just had a baby and didnt have any time for her

origionally i wanted a red foot but im very happy with shelly

there are a few things im worried about though
what does the temp have to be for the basking lamp
and since we brought her home yesterday she has just burried her self down in her bedding?

i forgot to say she is a hermann

cazzykins · 19-03-2009, 05:23 PM

congrats on your new little one! I think the temps should be between 30-32'c for basking area. When I got Nigel at the weekend he burried himself for a few days, but he's more outgoing now and enjoys having a wonder around his enclosure. Can't wait to see pics of Shelly!

royston33 · 19-03-2009, 09:35 PM

hi thanks for that i have had shelly out tonight shes eaten and had a good wander around she seems quite happy

ME SHELL · 19-03-2009, 09:37 PM

cngratulations on your new tort. Hermann are fabulous torts

Lolly8 · 19-03-2009, 10:01 PM

Congratulation on your tortoise!

tortalynuts · 19-03-2009, 10:26 PM

Congratulations on your new tortoise. Looking forward to seeing the pics!

sky · 20-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Congratulations on your Hermann, you will find that they will hide for a while, new surroundings, s/he will come around in time. Just build up you routine and s/he will be fine. dont forget the warm baths.
Good luck. Bet you get another soon. lol

sandy · 20-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Yes it cant take a while for some to get used to a new setup. Some ajust very quickly some dont. Temps under heat should be 30-32 as has been said. Also you will need to keep your tortoise hydrated, by bathing at least once a day for a while. As young tortoises can dehydrate very quickly.

royston33 · 24-03-2009, 06:10 PM

shelly is doing really well she loving her dailey baths and walks around the room there is no stopping her lol

19-03-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
royston33 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: blackpool Posts: 137	shelly hi i am the proud new owner of shelly i think she is a she lol she is 4 years old and i got her along with housing from a lady thats just had a baby and didnt have any time for her origionally i wanted a red foot but im very happy with shelly there are a few things im worried about though what does the temp have to be for the basking lamp and since we brought her home yesterday she has just burried her self down in her bedding? i forgot to say she is a hermann

19-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#5
Lolly8 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 5,276	Congratulation on your tortoise! __________________

20-03-2009, 08:11 AM	#7
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Congratulations on your Hermann, you will find that they will hide for a while, new surroundings, s/he will come around in time. Just build up you routine and s/he will be fine. dont forget the warm baths. Good luck. Bet you get another soon. lol __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

20-03-2009, 08:35 AM	#8
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Yes it cant take a while for some to get used to a new setup. Some ajust very quickly some dont. Temps under heat should be 30-32 as has been said. Also you will need to keep your tortoise hydrated, by bathing at least once a day for a while. As young tortoises can dehydrate very quickly. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

19-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#2
cazzykins Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 474	congrats on your new little one! I think the temps should be between 30-32'c for basking area. When I got Nigel at the weekend he burried himself for a few days, but he's more outgoing now and enjoys having a wonder around his enclosure. Can't wait to see pics of Shelly!

19-03-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
royston33 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: blackpool Posts: 137	hi thanks for that i have had shelly out tonight shes eaten and had a good wander around she seems quite happy

19-03-2009, 09:37 PM	#4
ME SHELL Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8,484	cngratulations on your new tort. Hermann are fabulous torts

19-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#6
tortalynuts Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 75	Congratulations on your new tortoise. Looking forward to seeing the pics!

24-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
royston33 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: blackpool Posts: 137	shelly is doing really well she loving her dailey baths and walks around the room there is no stopping her lol

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