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Forum: General Discussion 08-04-2017, 02:19 PM
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Posted By Mick.Ire
Albera Testudo hermanni hermanni need help!!!!

Greetings, I am writing this appeal to you all for you to please consider. I hope this is ok with Admin. The project is endorsed by Chris Leone of Hermanni Haven/Gardenstate tortoises and the project...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 20-11-2013, 04:05 PM
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Views: 2,915
Posted By Mick.Ire
Yep we find they can do unusual hind leg...

Yep we find they can do unusual hind leg movements coming up o laying. Daisydoodles just got eggs and I think experienced the same. Could be them preparing the motions. All sounds positive.
Hope...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 18-11-2013, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Mick.Ire
Brilliant, glad to hear it and keep us posted.

Brilliant, glad to hear it and keep us posted.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 18-11-2013, 03:35 PM
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Views: 1,490
Posted By Mick.Ire
Agree but just make sure the viv is big enough...

Agree but just make sure the viv is big enough for adequate heat at the hot spot and a temp drop at the cool end. I use 5ft x 2ft x2ft vivs and find this size very manageable. For reds you'd need...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 14-11-2013, 12:01 PM
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Views: 1,151
Posted By Mick.Ire
stars can be tricky alright, do you feed a pellet...

stars can be tricky alright, do you feed a pellet diet at all? I find nutrazu great for boosting weight and getting the appetite going.
Had the same problem with mine initially, lost serious weight...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 13-10-2013, 03:50 PM
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Views: 2,915
Posted By Mick.Ire
that looks great and I love all the plants. Just...

that looks great and I love all the plants. Just one thing, is that a fern in the 3rd picture, if so, make sure it's safe as most are toxic.
Well done and good job. :-)
Forum: Pictures 31-08-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By Mick.Ire
He's a beauty, thrilled for you. Your search is...

He's a beauty, thrilled for you. Your search is over. :-)

With a tortoise like Alfie I wouldn't be too concerned about quarantine. I'd do exactly what your doing, get him checked out, get the all...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 12-08-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Mick.Ire
Ah thanks, my head is getting so big I'll float...

Ah thanks, my head is getting so big I'll float away one of these days. :-)

Yeah males can be pretty persistent alright but normally go through cycles. Our guy will mate with the girls for a...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 07-08-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,376
Posted By Mick.Ire
Personally I think stars are one of those species...

Personally I think stars are one of those species that just feel more secure in viv's for some reason and do a lot better. Especially when young.
When I got mine he was on a table, was really...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 07-08-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Mick.Ire
Hey Hermpop, and thanks guys for the boost. ...

Hey Hermpop, and thanks guys for the boost.

Tried replying sooner but the forum was down or my laptop was acting up.

Anyway I wrote a caresheet a while ago from my experiences keeping...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 04-08-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,422
Posted By Mick.Ire
Younger Leopards are more reluctant to eat grass...

Younger Leopards are more reluctant to eat grass by choice but once they get a bit bigger they will happily graze.
All our adults help keep the grass nice and trimmed in the garden.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 19-07-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,015
Posted By Mick.Ire
Trusty, I've kept quiet on this thread because I...

Trusty, I've kept quiet on this thread because I didn't want to get involved with any slagging off but now that's finished.......................
Every thing your doing sounds great. If your...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 03-06-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Posted By Mick.Ire
Cheers guys. He's a gem alright.

Cheers guys. He's a gem alright.
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 03-06-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Posted By Mick.Ire
Yep, 150 days. Typically it should take 100-120 I...

Yep, 150 days. Typically it should take 100-120 I think so we'll incubate slightly higher temp next time.
Your right they're like little jewels as hatchlings.
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 03-06-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Posted By Mick.Ire
1st Leopard tortoise hatches.

So this little guy hatched yesterday, it's our first Leopard hatchling. Not sure about the rest off the eggs, we weren't expecting any from this clutch so there's hope for the rest.
Anyway, it...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 12-04-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,824
Posted By Mick.Ire
Holy sh*t, I started reading this thread on my...

Holy sh*t, I started reading this thread on my phone but quickly gave up. I'll wait until I get home on a bigger screen and dictionary:-) lol.
Look forward to an interesting read though.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 12-04-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,824
Posted By Mick.Ire
Out of interest, what are the environmental...

Out of interest, what are the environmental conditions you keep them under? Would it not be better to try and maintain the WC's beautiful markings? Is it no UV?
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 12-01-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mick.Ire
when they are bigger you can try again. Some...

when they are bigger you can try again. Some sullys are brutes, we have two adult females, the smaller one is very temperamental and will even ram our ankles if we don't spread the grub quick enough....
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 07-01-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By Mick.Ire
we're using a juragon rx incubator and have 11...

we're using a juragon rx incubator and have 11 eggs.
We're going with 29c and 80%.

Ours layed indoor also, the nest box worked a treat.
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 07-01-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,243
Posted By Mick.Ire
Brilliant, how many eggs in total? I say your...

Brilliant, how many eggs in total? I say your excited. :razz:
Forum: Pictures 05-01-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,211
Posted By Mick.Ire
Yeah we'll organise something soon. Living in...

Yeah we'll organise something soon. Living in celbridge. On a pretty time consuming course in work and not finished until march but after that we'll meet up. Maybe down in Gowran in the reptile...
Forum: Pictures 05-01-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,211
Posted By Mick.Ire
they are beautiful little guys. Love the names...

they are beautiful little guys. Love the names also.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 05-01-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By Mick.Ire
Congrats on your success, got eggs incubating at...

Congrats on your success, got eggs incubating at the moment, our first leo's. Any tips for caring for hatchlings?
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 05-01-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Mick.Ire
Thanks guys, what I'll do next time is increase...

Thanks guys, what I'll do next time is increase the substrate depth to at least 15inches. I was sweating with the second female. She went down deep and I was worried she'd hit the floor. Where she...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 05-01-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mick.Ire
Ah cool, we're gonna go with 29. Thats what has...

Ah cool, we're gonna go with 29. Thats what has been recommended for mixed sex. Cheers.
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