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Forum: General Discussion 12-10-2011, 01:38 AM
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Posted By Habranthus
An excess of Vit D can cause problems if provided...

An excess of Vit D can cause problems if provided artificially. I've read about this in several sources - if there's not enough calcium present in the tortoises' blood stream, the reaction can leach...
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
He's two, so I guess it's probably too early to...

He's two, so I guess it's probably too early to be sure either way, but I was told that the shape of the anal plates are the main diagnostic because the tail hasn't started to grow yet.
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
You may be right...

You may be right...
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 11:28 PM
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Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
Straight from the garden, so a bit dirty... ...

Straight from the garden, so a bit dirty...

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Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
Yes, general consensus was male. I change my mind...

Yes, general consensus was male. I change my mind every few months, but figure the more experienced keepers are probably right.
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
The album pics are pretty recent

The album pics are pretty recent
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
Paper work is in my name and he's not 10cm yet.

Paper work is in my name and he's not 10cm yet.
Forum: For Sale 22-09-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By Habranthus
T. hermanni hermanni

It's not been an easy decision, but I'm selling my T. hermanni hermanni male, Alpha. He hatched in 2009, is very friendly and confident and also VERY greedy! He's lived with Beta since I bought them...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 20-08-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Habranthus
My sow thistles are pretty big too - sounds about...

My sow thistles are pretty big too - sounds about right
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 19-08-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Habranthus
Think the first one might be a form of sow...

Think the first one might be a form of sow thistle which is safe, but it's hard to tell from photo.
Forum: Identification/Sexing. 17-08-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By Habranthus
Can we see a photo of the dorsal, rear shell and...

Can we see a photo of the dorsal, rear shell and head?
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 15-08-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,402
Posted By Habranthus
Could also be chicory. It will have blue flowers...

Could also be chicory. It will have blue flowers on quite a tall stem if it is.
Forum: Pictures 13-08-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By Habranthus
I often hand feed my girls, only one of them...

I often hand feed my girls, only one of them seems to see my fingers as food now and will chase my finger and tries to nip me... She's only tiny, but considering how easily she chomps through quite...
Forum: Housing 12-08-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Habranthus
Thanks, am building the brick walls and base for...

Thanks, am building the brick walls and base for the cold frame right now. Will post photos when I'm done.
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-08-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,600
Posted By Habranthus
Funny, I had been looking at your torts earlier...

Funny, I had been looking at your torts earlier since I'm one of your contacts on Flickr (myrm).
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 09-08-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,600
Posted By Habranthus
Eastern Hermann's can vary a lot in size; he may...

Eastern Hermann's can vary a lot in size; he may just be from a population where individuals are a bit smaller.
Forum: Housing 07-08-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Habranthus
I've seen limestone chippings, but I'm finding...

I've seen limestone chippings, but I'm finding the crushed limestone a bit harder to source.
Forum: Housing 07-08-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Habranthus
Wegehaupt's outdoor enclosure

Has anyone attempted to duplicate the sort of outdoor enclosure Wolfgang Wegehaupt describes in his book, Naturalistic Keeping and Breeding of Hermann's Tortoises? I'm in the process of building a...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 05-08-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Habranthus
Not a silly question at all. I've wondered the...

Not a silly question at all. I've wondered the same thing, since I expect they are also low in fibre. Mine love the petals of Californian poppies, snap dragons and petunias. Keep trying them with...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,138
Posted By Habranthus
Morons like that think "we'll be...

Morons like that think "we'll be okay..."
Forum: General Discussion 30-07-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,298
Posted By Habranthus
The long summer holidays are great Lynne, but...

The long summer holidays are great Lynne, but September is always a bit of a shock...
Forum: Pictures 25-07-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,183
Posted By Habranthus
I suspect there's a bit of wiggle room here. Both...

I suspect there's a bit of wiggle room here. Both of the girls I got from Babs were heavier than 24g at 7 and 8 months old respectively and they are beautifully smooth. They haven't gained much since...
Forum: Pictures 24-07-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By Habranthus
How old is this one now, Jonathon?

How old is this one now, Jonathon?
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 24-07-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By Habranthus
Calcium is an element, whereas calcium carbonate...

Calcium is an element, whereas calcium carbonate is compound CaCO3 which includes, calcium, carbon and oxygen.
Forum: General Discussion 20-07-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,897
Posted By Habranthus
Mine have sort of 'place holder' names until I'm...

Mine have sort of 'place holder' names until I'm sure of their genders...
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