Tortoise table

Julie1570 · 07-02-2015, 05:42 PM

Hello all, I'm new to this so please be gentle

I've had a make horsefield for 4 years kept in a vivarium, today I transferred him to a gorgeous tortie table. He is going mad, trying his best to climb out, I'm worried ive made the wrong choice, help please

sandy · 07-02-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie1570

Hello all, I'm new to this so please be gentle

I've had a make horsefield for 4 years kept in a vivarium, today I transferred him to a gorgeous tortie table. He is going mad, trying his best to climb out, I'm worried ive made the wrong choice, help please

You have made the best move for your tortoise:0)
It can take any tortoise a while to settle into new surroundings. Dont panic he will adjust in time.
Keep him well hydrated and dont worry if he does not eat, eating is really not important at this time. But keeping him hydrated is:0)

Julie1570 · 07-02-2015, 06:37 PM

Thank you for your reply, he has eaten today, but he has cover his water bowl in bedding, maybe a bath will do the trick?
Thank you

Julie1570 · 07-02-2015, 08:15 PM

Thank you for your reply, he has eaten today, but he has cover his water bowl in bedding, maybe a bath will do the trick?
Thank you

pagan queen · 09-02-2015, 01:34 AM

There is nothing wrong with vivs as long as they are well ventilated and big enough.

sandy · 09-02-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie1570

Thank you for your reply, he has eaten today, but he has cover his water bowl in bedding, maybe a bath will do the trick?
Thank you

Putting large pebbles around tghe water bowl will help keep some of the bedding out.
What bedding (substrate) are you using?

Julie1570 · 09-02-2015, 08:14 AM

Ready grass and wood chippings

sandy · 09-02-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie1570

Ready grass and wood chippings

Ready grass is a waste of money when it comes to med or horsfield tortoises. As they dont generally eat it, some keepers think it keeps tortoises warmer, but they are cold blooded so its of no real use. Also if it gets damp then mould spores can develop which is really bad for any tortoise.
Soil is a far better substrate, as it allows tortoises to dig in and thermo regulate themselves easier:0)

Julie1570 · 12-02-2015, 07:41 AM

Hi Sandy
I've got him some soil substrate I've put it in a seed tray so he gets in and out of it when he wants to, he's behaving a better calmer now, he goes to bed as his table has a section that's covered and goes straight under his lamp when he gets up, I'm so pleased �� thank you so much for your advice!
I'll be picking your brains again so if that's ok when it warms up he'll be going outside ��

07-02-2015, 05:42 PM	#1
Julie1570 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Tortoise table Hello all, I'm new to this so please be gentle I've had a make horsefield for 4 years kept in a vivarium, today I transferred him to a gorgeous tortie table. He is going mad, trying his best to climb out, I'm worried ive made the wrong choice, help please

07-02-2015, 06:37 PM	#3
Julie1570 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Tortoise table Thank you for your reply, he has eaten today, but he has cover his water bowl in bedding, maybe a bath will do the trick? Thank you

07-02-2015, 08:15 PM	#4
Julie1570 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Tortoise table Thank you for your reply, he has eaten today, but he has cover his water bowl in bedding, maybe a bath will do the trick? Thank you

09-02-2015, 01:34 AM	#5
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	There is nothing wrong with vivs as long as they are well ventilated and big enough. __________________ 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

09-02-2015, 08:14 AM	#7
Julie1570 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Ready grass and wood chippings

12-02-2015, 07:41 AM	#9
Julie1570 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Hi Sandy I've got him some soil substrate I've put it in a seed tray so he gets in and out of it when he wants to, he's behaving a better calmer now, he goes to bed as his table has a section that's covered and goes straight under his lamp when he gets up, I'm so pleased �� thank you so much for your advice! I'll be picking your brains again so if that's ok when it warms up he'll be going outside ��

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