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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,647
Posted By Mel
:) Thanks Lolly8, thought I was going mad for a...

:) Thanks Lolly8, thought I was going mad for a minute there!
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-03-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,647
Posted By Mel
I'm giving limestone flour every day and nutrobal...

I'm giving limestone flour every day and nutrobal every three or four:confused: days, is this wrong?
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 23-03-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,666
Posted By Mel
Hi, The weeds here are just starting to grow...

Hi,
The weeds here are just starting to grow again. The ones I planted last year have gone all through the winter and are really picking up again. There are loads of sweet nettles,sticky bud,...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-03-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,647
Posted By Mel
I think sometimes feeding too much nutrobal and...

I think sometimes feeding too much nutrobal and limestone flour can cause gritty urates. Fro has had them occasionally, he seems drawn to the stuff, I think he'd eat it from a spoon :)
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-03-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By Mel
Hi Crazee, Don't worry too much about him not...

Hi Crazee,
Don't worry too much about him not eating, I think hydration is far more important. I had to worm both of mine last year and they both went off their food. I'm sure you're doing it anyway...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 06-12-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mel
Hi Bindi, I found that the best way with one of...

Hi Bindi,
I found that the best way with one of my torts was to temp with a treat and once his mouth was open whip the medication in. The only way to stop it squirting from his nose was to hold his...
Forum: Housing 29-11-2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By Mel
Hi Owen, Is your tort active at 10.30 pm? I...

Hi Owen,
Is your tort active at 10.30 pm? I think most people use the bulbs to recreate (as close as possible) the light the torts would have in the wild. Mine goes on at 7am and off at 7pm, 12...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 27-11-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,710
Posted By Mel
Hi Pammy, Welcome :)

Hi Pammy,
Welcome :)
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-11-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By Mel
Hi Bindi, Sorry to hear your torts still...

Hi Bindi,
Sorry to hear your torts still suffering :( Can't help with the Baytril question but can you not get your vet to take a swab? My vet told me that was the next step; find out exactly what's...
Forum: Housing 24-11-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By Mel
Thanks everyone :) Anna- I'm ashamed to say...

Thanks everyone :)

Anna- I'm ashamed to say that the rocks were liberated from the beach :oops: and the soil is just top soil from the local garden centre.

Charlie- The cork bark came from a...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-11-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,673
Posted By Mel
Defra aren't interested, same goes for the RSPCA....

Defra aren't interested, same goes for the RSPCA. It's shocking what people are able to get away with.
Forum: General Discussion 19-11-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Mel
Not as good quailty as the more expensive ones...

Not as good quailty as the more expensive ones but a good price :)
Forum: General Discussion 19-11-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Mel
Hi Daisy/Kirsty/Me shell Not sure if this link...

Hi Daisy/Kirsty/Me shell
Not sure if this link will work but this is the one I ordered
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=Extra+Value+1.5+Inch+LCD+Display+Key+Ring+-+Black+&x=9&y=9
Forum: General Discussion 18-11-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Mel
Hi Kirsty, I've just ordered my mum a lcd photo...

Hi Kirsty,
I've just ordered my mum a lcd photo keyring, it's only a small gift and wasn't expensive but we're going to put lots of photos of the kids etc on it before we give it to her (It holds 70...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-11-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,673
Posted By Mel
Shocking :twisted: It's such a shame people don't...

Shocking :twisted: It's such a shame people don't seem to use tiny wee brains they are born with!
Forum: Other Animals 18-11-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By Mel
He is lovely, well done clever doggies :)

He is lovely, well done clever doggies :)
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 18-11-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,429
Posted By Mel
Hi Bindi, D'you know I've wondered about this...

Hi Bindi,
D'you know I've wondered about this too. Lily now seems fine but I've noticed a slight trickle from Fro. I've started putting reddigrass in their hut and they both seem to love it...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 15-11-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,513
Posted By Mel
:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(

:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 15-11-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,513
Posted By Mel
I'm in Norfolk, if I can help with the ferrying I...

I'm in Norfolk, if I can help with the ferrying I will :)
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 14-11-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,513
Posted By Mel
Ahh, I've all my fingers and toes crossed for you...

Ahh, I've all my fingers and toes crossed for you Alice :D
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 14-11-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,513
Posted By Mel
Alicia Did you get him? Please tell me you got...

Alicia
Did you get him? Please tell me you got him:(
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-11-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,962
Posted By Mel
He does need to be warm if he is poorly, is there...

He does need to be warm if he is poorly, is there any way you can fix the heat mat to the side of the cage? Torts take heat from above and so as well as being potentially dangerous on the bottom,...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 07-11-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By Mel
Hi, Weeds will keep for several days in the...

Hi,
Weeds will keep for several days in the fridge, especially if you soak them well before you put them in :) Treat them just like salad :)
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-11-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,962
Posted By Mel
Is he active? Is he wandering around?

Is he active? Is he wandering around?
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 07-11-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,962
Posted By Mel
Hi Siobhan, So glad you posted here, the TT...

Hi Siobhan,
So glad you posted here, the TT list is fantastic, but this forum is great for both advice and support. So many friendly and knowledgable people :) As people have already said, hydration...
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