A Big hello from Leo the Horsfield and BBN - Page 2

binbagninja · 11-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Right first things first, yes he gets weeds and flowers, those pictures were actually taken the first night i got him and at that point my weed trays were still in their infancy. He gets a varied mix of weeds grown from seed that were bought from the sites shop, five days a week and lettuce on the weekends when I work early till late and dont have much time for weed picking. For the moment he is mainly an indoor Tort but once the spring kicks in and the weather gets better he'll be outside in what will be his weed haven of a pen.
I know alot of you guys are concerned over the welfare of pet Torts, but please believe me I'm taking the advice of local experienced tort owners and of course the wise words of many of the individuals on this site. I have only the best intentious towards my wee dude, and I am learning along the way with many of his own little traits. He's just had a check up at the vets (Tort Qualified) and is in tip top condition and vet was very impressed with my knowledge and care routines. Again this was thanks to alot of the advice I had read here.

I am a sponge to your knowledgable Waters!!!

Secondly, Leo is full of 'ttude. He can be a stubborn bugger when he wants and picks selectively when you can stroke him or when he's going to be antisocial and stomp away to do his things... all things I love about him. He really is pretty awesome!

70ridgeway · 11-09-2008, 04:15 PM

beautiful little chap great photos

sky · 11-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Hello, nice looking tort, like to pic of him on the rock.
Kayx

TortMad · 11-09-2008, 06:17 PM

Leo sounds like a typical Horsfield to me. They are all full of attitude and character, which is why I love them soooooo

Sounds like you are doing a great job with him

lindso3000 · 11-09-2008, 06:53 PM

hes lovely!! =)

Sylvia1 · 11-09-2008, 07:41 PM

He's gorgeous

Here's a tip - if you pick a load of weeds, you can store them in the fridge for a couple of days to see you through times when you can't manage to get out. Of course, it's best to feed fresh whenever possible but they do keep very well for a day or so. Look forward to seeing more pics from you in the future

mazkc · 11-09-2008, 07:55 PM

aww he does look like a cool dude! i also keep some weeds in the fridge for a day or so!

DAISY · 11-09-2008, 09:29 PM

A horsfields best feature... its attitude.
Great pics.

Beverley · 11-09-2008, 09:32 PM

leo is lovely and the pics are great

bernards mom · 15-09-2008, 01:36 PM

hi binbagninja (sorry dont know your name) your tort looks very cute and pleased to hear about hi diet but is that sand on the floor and does he not get a mouthfull of food when he eats?
sarah

11-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#12
70ridgeway Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: walsall Posts: 2,345	beautiful little chap great photos __________________ 2 herman,4 iberas,2redfoots, 2 ybs,4dogs,ferrets,racing pigeons,1 bearded dragon,1 pen cooter,3 map turtles, 2 kittens,1 royal python and 6 canarys

11-09-2008, 06:17 PM	#14
TortMad Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,639	Leo sounds like a typical Horsfield to me. They are all full of attitude and character, which is why I love them soooooo Sounds like you are doing a great job with him __________________ Lea 2.1.0 testudo horsfeldii 0.2.0 testudo graeca ibera 2.0.0 geochelone pardalis babcocki http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

11-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#15
lindso3000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,675	hes lovely!! =) __________________ Keeper of horsfields, redfoots, Hermans, bearded dragon and 2 rats

11-09-2008, 07:41 PM	#16
Sylvia1 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somerset Posts: 2,465	He's gorgeous Here's a tip - if you pick a load of weeds, you can store them in the fridge for a couple of days to see you through times when you can't manage to get out. Of course, it's best to feed fresh whenever possible but they do keep very well for a day or so. Look forward to seeing more pics from you in the future __________________ Sylvia 3 hermanns, 2 leopards, 2 german shepherds, 5 cats, 3 tropical tanks

11-09-2008, 07:55 PM	#17
mazkc Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Midlands Posts: 499	aww he does look like a cool dude! i also keep some weeds in the fridge for a day or so! __________________ Maria 0.1.0 THB - Paddy ♥

11-09-2008, 04:07 PM	#11
binbagninja Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunfermline, Fife Posts: 12	Right first things first, yes he gets weeds and flowers, those pictures were actually taken the first night i got him and at that point my weed trays were still in their infancy. He gets a varied mix of weeds grown from seed that were bought from the sites shop, five days a week and lettuce on the weekends when I work early till late and dont have much time for weed picking. For the moment he is mainly an indoor Tort but once the spring kicks in and the weather gets better he'll be outside in what will be his weed haven of a pen. I know alot of you guys are concerned over the welfare of pet Torts, but please believe me I'm taking the advice of local experienced tort owners and of course the wise words of many of the individuals on this site. I have only the best intentious towards my wee dude, and I am learning along the way with many of his own little traits. He's just had a check up at the vets (Tort Qualified) and is in tip top condition and vet was very impressed with my knowledge and care routines. Again this was thanks to alot of the advice I had read here. I am a sponge to your knowledgable Waters!!! Secondly, Leo is full of 'ttude. He can be a stubborn bugger when he wants and picks selectively when you can stroke him or when he's going to be antisocial and stomp away to do his things... all things I love about him. He really is pretty awesome!

11-09-2008, 05:07 PM	#13
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Hello, nice looking tort, like to pic of him on the rock. Kayx

11-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#18
DAISY Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LIVERPOOL Posts: 2,763	A horsfields best feature... its attitude. Great pics. __________________ 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.

11-09-2008, 09:32 PM	#19
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	leo is lovely and the pics are great __________________

15-09-2008, 01:36 PM	#20
bernards mom Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: n.yorkshire Posts: 1,106	hi binbagninja (sorry dont know your name) your tort looks very cute and pleased to hear about hi diet but is that sand on the floor and does he not get a mouthfull of food when he eats? sarah __________________ 1 husband, 3 kids, 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 leopard tortoise, 2 leopard geckos, 1 house gecko, 1 rabbit, 1 guinee pig, i bird, 5 giant african land snails, and lots of fish!!!!!

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