Anyone changed this year. - Page 2

Herpard · 01-10-2011, 05:19 PM

My leopard is now living in a vivarium and seems much happier for it and is using carpet as substrate

And the Hermanns are now living together And are both on topsoil!

Am also going to get the Hermanns a combi bulb

I have also started feeding them pellets once a week

dickllewellyn · 01-10-2011, 06:11 PM

Looks like everyone has started feeding pellets, and I've stopped! No reason, just ran out!

This year has been virtualy the same as last year for me, but it was their first year outside last year, so still kind of new...

Next year however, they will have a lovely new home (assuming I get chance over the winter!)

pagan queen · 01-10-2011, 07:34 PM

A complete change for my torts housing wise. Both are now in vivs. They seem to be really happy with it and have a more regular routine than what seemed to be the hit and miss of an open enclosure.

Apart from that it has stayed the same, still no UV lights, plenty of weeds, limestone flour and sups as well as pellets.

ziggy's owner · 01-10-2011, 10:59 PM

Why do you not use uv lights

pagan queen · 02-10-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggy's owner

Why do you not use uv lights

I don't believe it's necessary.

ziggy's owner · 02-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Oh cool, sorry I just wondered thats all

Ozric Jonathan · 02-10-2011, 07:37 PM

I'm another that has started using the Pre Alpin food sometimes- too early to say anything about the results but the 'hype ' is compelling!

I installed a more powerful ceramic heater in the coldframe along with more powerful basking lights. Popular with the tortoises and the gadgets have been well managed by the Fortexx smart thermostat/timer controller.

Set up a large new raised bed dedicated solely to fodder plants; my neighbour who helps with feeding can cut and feed with confidence from there.

**Alan1** · 02-10-2011, 08:22 PM

I'm trying to think of something but all I can come up with is I moved the water dish in the outdoor enclosure so the water didn't evaporate so quick

ziggy's owner · 02-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Did moving the water bowl help

mrscross78 · 02-10-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by caledonia

I'm trying to think of something but all I can come up with is I moved the water dish in the outdoor enclosure so the water didn't evaporate so quick

Lol... I don't know why but that made me laugh

01-10-2011, 07:34 PM	#13
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	A complete change for my torts housing wise. Both are now in vivs. They seem to be really happy with it and have a more regular routine than what seemed to be the hit and miss of an open enclosure. Apart from that it has stayed the same, still no UV lights, plenty of weeds, limestone flour and sups as well as pellets. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

01-10-2011, 10:59 PM	#14
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	Why do you not use uv lights __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

02-10-2011, 12:09 PM	#16
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	Oh cool, sorry I just wondered thats all __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

02-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#17
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	I'm another that has started using the Pre Alpin food sometimes- too early to say anything about the results but the 'hype ' is compelling! I installed a more powerful ceramic heater in the coldframe along with more powerful basking lights. Popular with the tortoises and the gadgets have been well managed by the Fortexx smart thermostat/timer controller. Set up a large new raised bed dedicated solely to fodder plants; my neighbour who helps with feeding can cut and feed with confidence from there. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

02-10-2011, 09:08 PM	#19
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	Did moving the water bowl help __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

01-10-2011, 05:19 PM	#11
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	My leopard is now living in a vivarium and seems much happier for it and is using carpet as substrate And the Hermanns are now living together And are both on topsoil! Am also going to get the Hermanns a combi bulb I have also started feeding them pellets once a week

01-10-2011, 06:11 PM	#12
dickllewellyn Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire Wiltshire border Posts: 22	Looks like everyone has started feeding pellets, and I've stopped! No reason, just ran out! This year has been virtualy the same as last year for me, but it was their first year outside last year, so still kind of new... Next year however, they will have a lovely new home (assuming I get chance over the winter!)

02-10-2011, 08:22 PM	#18
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I'm trying to think of something but all I can come up with is I moved the water dish in the outdoor enclosure so the water didn't evaporate so quick

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