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Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 07-09-2016, 06:07 PM
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Posted By Alex
Hi Ozric It is a bumper year for me and I...

Hi Ozric
It is a bumper year for me and I generally keep them for at least 6 months to make sure they are eating and growing so we will see next year if there is enough demand but I would think so...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 03-09-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,853
Posted By Alex
Jan, they go through a period of diapause at the...

Jan, they go through a period of diapause at the beginning (well more a sort of delay before anything starts happening) for up to 3 months and then development is about 3 months. So generally 3-6...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 30-08-2016, 08:57 AM
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Views: 4,853
Posted By Alex
Pancake Breeding Stats

I thought this was quite interesting.
This is some stats from my breeding year 2016. A few eggs left but I don't think they will hatch.
Smallest hatch weight: 9g
Largest hatch weight: 17g...
Forum: For Sale 26-08-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,666
Posted By Alex
Thanks Ozric :) I still have a pair left ...

Thanks Ozric :)

I still have a pair left

Thanks
Forum: For Sale 22-07-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,666
Posted By Alex
UK CB Pancake tortoises for sale

I have some of my own UK CB 2015 and 2014 Pancake tortoises for sale. 2 - 3 different bloodlines available.
£175 each or £300 for 2. Ideally sold in pairs.
PM me for details:2thumb:
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Forum: Pictures 22-08-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By Alex
Very interesting Chris

Very interesting Chris
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-07-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,822
Posted By Alex
Hijack away Dan :D Incredible!

Hijack away Dan :D Incredible!
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 17-07-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,822
Posted By Alex
A surprise Egyptian hatchling, now that is a nice...

A surprise Egyptian hatchling, now that is a nice surprise Dan.



It was in the table, second time I've had an egg hatch "naturally"

Here's the little guy
...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 17-07-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,822
Posted By Alex
Pancake suprise

The other day I had a pancake nest, lay the egg and go back to bed. Then the next day the same pancake came out and laid again. This in itself is quite unusual for a pancake. But what was more...
Forum: Pictures 23-06-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,167
Posted By Alex
Very proud indeed :D I would like to say...

Very proud indeed :D

I would like to say easy to care for but I would be lying. I have found this species a difficult one to keep, rns was a big problem at one time for me. I'm a firm believer...
Forum: Pictures 22-06-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By Alex
:D yes very true. Should have not put that bit...

:D yes very true. Should have not put that bit in, bit of a give away
:D
Forum: Pictures 22-06-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By Alex
You're all too good. It is an Egyptian :D ...

You're all too good. It is an Egyptian :D

More photos here

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=69053
Forum: Pictures 22-06-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,167
Posted By Alex
Meet the baby kleinmanni

Well after a hard year with the tortoises. Moving the adult kleinmanni to a new room, temperatures not holding and dropping so having to move them to another room I still managed to get my first...
Forum: Pictures 21-06-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By Alex
great enclosure, great growth on the tortoises...

great enclosure, great growth on the tortoises too :D
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 21-06-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Alex
Hi Andy Well if she has calcium available then...

Hi Andy
Well if she has calcium available then that's good. Does she eat any of it and if so what type?

No idea why she is eating pink granite. Maybe Dan or Ed might know.
Forum: Pictures 21-06-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By Alex
Guess the hatchling

Any guesses on species :D

Dan and Jeff can't guess as they know :D
...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 19-06-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Alex
Hi Andy if the stones she is passing look like...

Hi Andy if the stones she is passing look like actual stones rather than kidney/bladder stones then she might be trying to take in more calcium thus eating white stones. It's always good (and cheap...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 18-06-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By Alex
Hi Emily The reptoboast/abidec will help if...

Hi Emily

The reptoboast/abidec will help if kidney function is impaired.

Couple of questions? How long do you bath for & how often? Is water always present in the enclosure and what substrate...
Forum: Pictures 16-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By Alex
Fantastic photos!

Fantastic photos!
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 16-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By Alex
That is good her weight is good. Reptoboast is...

That is good her weight is good. Reptoboast is very similar to abidec, vitamins & mineral but designed for reptiles rather than humans. I haven't compared the two but many people on here use one or...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 16-06-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By Alex
I think Jeff (usename Jeff) is around that area...

I think Jeff (usename Jeff) is around that area of the country, he will know a good tortoise vet.

Reptoboast to the water is a good idea, you can also try adding a bit to the food (wet the food...
Forum: Pictures 10-06-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Alex
Pancake recipe

The perfect pancake recipe

Take one packet of eggs

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn264/aj87_egyptian/DE1CBD30-983E-4973-898D-C34C00E33198-797-0000008AD908F4DB_zps4a09b067.jpg

Leave on a...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 21-04-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By Alex
Thanks Danny Will try that She certaintly...

Thanks Danny

Will try that
She certaintly takes no prisoners :D
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 21-04-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By Alex
Adult female aggressive to male

I have introduced an adult male I acquired last year into to my group of female horsfields.

My first question is any advice to get him interested in the females as he has not naturally taken to be...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 03-04-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By Alex
How do you tell a tortoise is overweight?

Out if interest does anyone have any photos of fat tortoises or info on what to look for to determine if a tortoise is overweight. There is an interesting threat on another forum but I haven't seen...
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