Hello from a pair of new owners.

[tamsintd]

Hi, and welcome to sw...

"amasingstoke"...is that anywhere near "handover" or "pinchester"

[Treacle]

It is indeed The vet we're taking him to tomorrow is in Handover who apparently look ater Marwell's reptiles.

Nick
(I should probably create my own account)

[yam yam]

Originally Posted by Treacle

It is indeed The vet we're taking him to tomorrow is in Handover who apparently look ater Marwell's reptiles.

Nick
(I should probably create my own account)

hi nick you dont have to ( Glitter&Converted.) deb and steve have one account they just put d or s at the bottom of there post
up to you though what you want to do

[Lyn]

What a lovely little tortoise you have He's gorgeous

hi nick and lizzie

a big warm welcome from me

i hope all goes well at the vets

please keep us updated

i think the breathing that you are desribing is quite normal torts can not expand their rib cage like us so do odd bits of

movement to get air in and out

[Eire_Ade]

Hello and welcome to you both, your little fellow has got parents who have come to a great forum where help is only a simple question away, no question is silly, except for one that isnt asked.

You have already had the answers to your questions so there isn't really much I can add.

Ade

[16 shells]

Hi good luck with your little tort at the vets. the picture with the lettuce leaf is good,but please remember they need weeds,weeds and more weeds as a staple diet.
Paul

[Treacle]

Cheers guys and gals for all your welcomes and help so far, this site is great. We use all sorts of forums for our many hobbies Classic minis, MKII Golf Gtis, VW Campers and our fish and this is one of the most helpfull and welcoming we have ever used. I think this is a due to the kind of people that Torts allow themselves to be looked after by

We'll post up the results of our trip to the vets when we get back.

Nick and Lizzie. :P

[Treacle]

Originally Posted by 16 shells

Hi good luck with your little tort at the vets. the picture with the lettuce leaf is good,but please remember they need weeds,weeds and more weeds as a staple diet.
Paul

Yes we realised that, those photos were taken about 2hrs after he arrived and I thought the nice juicy lettuce would be a good first meal as it has plenty of water in it. Since then he has been munching on Dandylion leaves a Kurly Kale which seems to be his fave so far. We have bought loads of seeds and will be commencing propagation over the weekend.

Nick

[KayMarie]

Ello! Welcome to the site, everyone is very helpful