Forum: Housing
22-05-2020, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,085
Permanent outdoor housing
Hi everyone, I hope you are all well.
I have a 6 year old Hermanns who I've had since a baby. I've always kept her inside during the colder months and hibernated in a fridge, but she is outside...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
13-10-2018, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Thank everyone.
She is going to leave then...
Thank everyone.
She is going to leave then as they are and see how they go. Trying to make sure the littlest gets a chance to eat something.
The larger one has a tail which curls round. Is that...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
12-10-2018, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
12-10-2018, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Thanks for your quick response.
The bigger...
Thanks for your quick response.
The bigger one eats most of the food before the other has a chance. Even if you put the smaller one in front of the food he doesn't appear interested.
It's...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
12-10-2018, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Reintroducing torts
Hi all,
A friend of mine has two horsefield tortoises, bought both at the same time and are about 2 years old. One is twice the size and significantly heavier than the other, more active and eats...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
19-09-2018, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,349
Hi,
I've only hibernated twice and find...
Hi,
I've only hibernated twice and find there is a good guide on the tortoise trust website called new hibernation.
I stop feeding my tort, but ensure she still has clean water daily to let her...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
31-07-2018, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Hi Sandy,
It has been a bit dry recently, so...
Hi Sandy,
It has been a bit dry recently, so most likely that! I have been watering her enclosure, but it made no difference the past few weeks.
Only kept her our of the rain for my peace of...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
31-07-2018, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
whistling tort
Hi all,
My little tortoise is making a nasal whistle when she breathes.
I've had her checked over by a tortoise vet and he said she was in good health.
She has been outside since summer...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
08-07-2018, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,167
I can't remember the last time I brought my...
I can't remember the last time I brought my little tort inside!
She seems to be loving it, however as with everyone else's she is keeping herself cool and hiding.
I give her fresh water...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
17-01-2018, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
Thanks Sandy, it looks great. Do you have a...
Thanks Sandy, it looks great. Do you have a thermostat set up to regulate the temperature?
My greenhouse has one of those glass panes on the roof that rises when it gets too hot. But I want to...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
11-01-2018, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
If either of you have any pictures to share of...
If either of you have any pictures to share of your greenhouse set ups I would love to see them.
Fridge hibernation worked fine last year and decided to do the same again. Hibernation is certainly...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
07-01-2018, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
07-01-2018, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
length of hibernation
Hi all,
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!
My Hermanns is 4 years old and this is her second year hibernating. I do this in a fridge, as it gives me the controlled environment to...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
06-01-2018, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Hi Rachel,
Welcome to the forum and congrats...
Hi Rachel,
Welcome to the forum and congrats on becoming a tort owner. It brings joys and many worries, but it is all worth it.
I cannot comment on the claws, hopefully someone with more...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
06-01-2018, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,838
Hi Izar,
I also use a combi bulb, but at a...
Hi Izar,
I also use a combi bulb, but at a lower wattage of 100w. I find this provides a suitable temperature and the correct distance for the UV, so would be worth trying this.
When your tort...
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Forum: Housing
08-07-2017, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,113
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Forum: Housing
08-07-2017, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,113
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Forum: Housing
08-07-2017, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,113
How do you get rid of ivy?
Hi guys,
My new outdoor enclosure is just about ready to go. A bit later than planned, due to a fractured foot, but better late than never!
However I've noticed that ivy keeps popping up. I dig...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
01-07-2017, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,608
Sorry to hijack your thread.
While my...
Sorry to hijack your thread.
While my tortoise does not eat that much soil, she loves eating stones. I'm always worried that she is going to eat a stone she cannot swallow and it will get stuck. I...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
25-06-2017, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,939
Thank you, that is quite reassuring.
I went...
Thank you, that is quite reassuring.
I went on holiday for a week and a friend, who also keeps torts, popped round everyday to feed and give her fresh water. So I was very worried when I came back...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
25-06-2017, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,939
Whistling tort
Hi all,
I have a 2 years and 10 month old Hermann. My tortoise has started making a whistling noise when breathing. It's not all the time, but is noticeable.
I have stripped her enclosure of...
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Forum: Housing
30-03-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 14,299
Loving all the progress pictures. It is...
Loving all the progress pictures. It is certainly very inspiring. I have a similar sized space I am converting for my tort, but I have a greenhouse currently in place.
Keep us updated with more...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
28-01-2017, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
28-01-2017, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,053
I usually never see her drink either. I've just...
I usually never see her drink either. I've just been watching closely when she came straight out of hibernation, as I was anxious to ensure she was healthy as it's her first hibernation (and mine)....
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
26-01-2017, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,053
Drinking after hibernation
Hi all,
My tortoise hettie was hibernated for the first time this year. It seemed to go smoothly, I chose the fridge method for 8 weeks. The fridge stayed a constant temperature, she only lost 3g...
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