Hi guys, a 'wet behind the ears' newbie here lol

[linda]

hi neil

a big warm welcome from me

you have a gorgeous tort and im sure he is going to be very happy and healthy living with you

sorry to hear of the sad loss of your sister

you are already doing a great job

and we are all here to help you if and when you need us

torts can go for quite a long time not eating

as explained once he settles he will eat

a healthy tort will not starve itself

meanwhile plenty of warm baths this allows the tort to both drink and soak up water vis the tail area

[LilyLoo]

Welcome to the forum, you have made a good start. That's a lovely Horsfield you have, looks like a male.
Ask any questions just ask we're happy to help!

[CJ]

Hi Neil

Sorry you have to be here in such sad circumstances, but welcome to a great site. You'll find all
you need to know here! I'm a fairly new tortoise keeper myself, and I've become very addcited
to this site. Just reading through all the different posts gives you great info and ideas! You sound
as though you're doing a great job with Phil, I'm sure you're sister would be proud.

Claire

[carriemags]

Hello Neil and welcome to SW I'm so glad you've taken on your sister's tort and can continue the shared bond you'll have - very special.

If you have a garden you may well find some very edible weeds are already sprouting up just waiting to temp Phils taste buds! Sure you'll have many wonderful hours getting to know him more.

Carrie

[adele]

Hi Neil, Welcome to the site im new aswell so im learning too! everone has been really helpful and informative. im sorry for the loss of your sister but im sure she will be really pleased that you have kept Phil Adele

[adele]

Plus you have exactly the same cage as me!!

[neildunne]

Once again guys, THANK-YOU! You have all made me feel really welcome. You all seem such sound people with one common goal, the well being and understanding of these little creatures. I am really looking forward to spending time with you on this great and very informative site, and i wont feel silly asking questions which i may think sound silly lol. Information is knowledge! Cheers

[Dr.Dolittle]

Hi Neil and welcome to SW!!!
Every one has already givin you great advice!!!
Ask as much questions as you want everyone is happy to answear them.
DD

[TortMad]

Hi neil

Welcome to the world of tortoise keeping and to Shelled Warriors

I am so sorry it isn't in such sad circumstances , I am very sorry for the loss of your sister.

You are doing a great job so far of taking care of Phil, so well done you. Try to get him on a weed only diet as soon as you can, parks, woodland, waste grounds etc are all full of weeds at the moment, not only is it better for Phil, it will save you many £s too.

Horsfields love to dig and climb like you wouldn't believe (I have lost mine in the garden more than once ), so deep substrates and bare the digging and climbing capabilities in mind when putting him outside.

Have a good look around the site and ask as many questions as you need, you will always get an answer

Shelled Warriors is getting quite a following from us in East Lancs recently

[Eire_Ade]

Hi Neil,

Welcome to Shelled Warriors.

Your sisters tortoise will be in great hands with you and a life long companion and reminder that she loved this little tortoise too.

So sorry to hear of her untimely passing away.

We will all be here to help you along the way to making this little horsefield tortoise very happy, dont be afraid to ask, no questions are silly except for those which arent asked.

Ade