Hi - New to this site and tortoises too

Cookie · 15-08-2007, 11:12 PM

Hi guys,

Found this site today. We have recently become the owners of a 5 yr old horsfield tortoise. My folks moved abroad and Marg moved in with us. Marg is is a vavarium at the mo - little did I know that they weren't good for them (brand new as well!!).

So any anvice on how we can get her sorted on a budget (we have spent a lot of ££s getting the terrapin sorted that we also inherited!)

I have ordered to seeds and stuff to improve her diet, but it is her inside and outside space I am worried about. I have a rather stupid cat so I'm not sure if the tortoise tables would be Ok for Stan - the cat.

Any advice would be great.

Cheers

Toni115 · 16-08-2007, 08:59 AM

Welcome from me

I also have a cat so My tortoise table has chicken wire across the top, although i must say that the cat has absolutley no interest in the tortoise whatsoever!! but its better to be safe than sorry

kaz9t9 · 16-08-2007, 09:26 AM

welcome to SW

DAISY · 16-08-2007, 09:31 AM

Welcome,
Following the advice from others I use indoor guinea pig/ rabbit cages as I have a cat as well. Its the type with the plastic base and wire cage top. The bigger the better. The biggest and best price I found was online at zooplus. But some people make theyre own woodwn ones and theyre much prettier.
Hope this helps

linda · 16-08-2007, 12:45 PM

hi

a welcome from me

Henry-flash · 16-08-2007, 01:06 PM

Welcome to Shelled Warriors

Cookie · 16-08-2007, 02:21 PM

Thanks guys. I have been out and bought a guinea pig cage which Marg is now in. It is much better than the vibarium and has a larger hidey place. Also got her a new bridge to climb on and a slate tile to eat off.

Happier now her indoor home is better for her.

Thanks for the advice.

Has anyone any ideas on what we can use as a shield for the UVA / B light??

TortMad · 16-08-2007, 04:09 PM

Hi Cookie welcome to SW

Glad you are finding out plenty of good advice and ideas to improve Marg's life. Well done for the changes you have made so far

Sorry not sure what you mean by shield for the uv lamp. But you can buy a reflector at pet shops to go over the top of the strip or simply just drape tinfoil over the top so all the light goes down and is easy on the eyes. Sorry if thats not what you meant

Cookie · 16-08-2007, 08:36 PM

Tin foil - excellant - thanks. My eyes feel better already...

midi-mania · 16-08-2007, 09:01 PM

can we have a couple of piccys of her plz? :P

15-08-2007, 11:12 PM	#1
Cookie Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 13	Hi - New to this site and tortoises too Hi guys, Found this site today. We have recently become the owners of a 5 yr old horsfield tortoise. My folks moved abroad and Marg moved in with us. Marg is is a vavarium at the mo - little did I know that they weren't good for them (brand new as well!!). So any anvice on how we can get her sorted on a budget (we have spent a lot of ££s getting the terrapin sorted that we also inherited!) I have ordered to seeds and stuff to improve her diet, but it is her inside and outside space I am worried about. I have a rather stupid cat so I'm not sure if the tortoise tables would be Ok for Stan - the cat. Any advice would be great. Cheers

16-08-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
Toni115 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ongar Essex Posts: 3,203	Welcome from me I also have a cat so My tortoise table has chicken wire across the top, although i must say that the cat has absolutley no interest in the tortoise whatsoever!! but its better to be safe than sorry __________________ Toni xx Proud owner of 1 redfoot, 1 moggy, 1 very stupid dog, 1 dwarf Lop, 2 leopard geckos and two teenage girls!

16-08-2007, 09:26 AM	#3
kaz9t9 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southend-on-sea Posts: 1,449	welcome to SW __________________ Kristy

16-08-2007, 09:31 AM	#4
DAISY Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LIVERPOOL Posts: 2,763	Welcome, Following the advice from others I use indoor guinea pig/ rabbit cages as I have a cat as well. Its the type with the plastic base and wire cage top. The bigger the better. The biggest and best price I found was online at zooplus. But some people make theyre own woodwn ones and theyre much prettier. Hope this helps __________________ Rach Mum to 12 horsfields, 2 redfoots, 2 spur-thighed, 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 guinea pig, 3 chipmunks, 3 african pygmy hedgehogs, 4 bearded dragons, 1 goldfish. 2 daughters and 1 husband.

16-08-2007, 01:06 PM	#6
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Welcome to Shelled Warriors __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

16-08-2007, 12:45 PM	#5
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi a welcome from me

16-08-2007, 02:21 PM	#7
Cookie Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 13	Thanks guys. I have been out and bought a guinea pig cage which Marg is now in. It is much better than the vibarium and has a larger hidey place. Also got her a new bridge to climb on and a slate tile to eat off. Happier now her indoor home is better for her. Thanks for the advice. Has anyone any ideas on what we can use as a shield for the UVA / B light??

16-08-2007, 04:09 PM	#8
TortMad Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,639	Hi Cookie welcome to SW Glad you are finding out plenty of good advice and ideas to improve Marg's life. Well done for the changes you have made so far Sorry not sure what you mean by shield for the uv lamp. But you can buy a reflector at pet shops to go over the top of the strip or simply just drape tinfoil over the top so all the light goes down and is easy on the eyes. Sorry if thats not what you meant __________________ Lea 2.1.0 testudo horsfeldii 0.2.0 testudo graeca ibera 2.0.0 geochelone pardalis babcocki http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

16-08-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
Cookie Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 13	Tin foil - excellant - thanks. My eyes feel better already...

16-08-2007, 09:01 PM	#10
midi-mania Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mersyside Posts: 1,058	can we have a couple of piccys of her plz? :P __________________ Gav

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