13-09-2009, 04:08 PM | #1 |
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hello everyone,
im very excited to have just got a horsefield tortoise yesterday! after researching i think she is a girl. i have got her from someone who couldnt look after her anymore and i was told she was 1 year old, but i think maybe she is too big for this age. the length of her shell is approx 4.5''. is there any way to tell how old a tortoise is? hope someone can help. she was fed on lettuce and bannanas, since iv got her i have been out picking dandelions and other safe weeds which i have read about, and i have ordered seeds from here to grow my own. does anyone have any tips for changing her diet, as she doesnt seem too impressed! thankyou! |
13-09-2009, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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People usually say to persist with the weeds. Some tortoises can take weeks to get the right idea. But if she's a good weight, she should be fine. You just need to be stubborn. Dandys are always a favorite with mine, so just keep trying her.
Its so good you've given her a good home. Perhaps you should post some pictures of her on the ID sections and we could sex her for you. Sounds like she's a good few years old anyway. But usually depends on what they've been fed sometimes. Helen xx |
13-09-2009, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Hi Helen,
Thanks for your reply, i will keep trying as i obviously want to do the best for her, or him, lol! she weighs nearly 300 grams, shes active and going to the toilet etc. i have bathed her today. yes i will try to get some photos on within a few days. i would really like to know her age. thanks again. xx |
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