can some advise me please?

[mervs*mummy]

Hi Im a newbie here Ive been lurking a few days trying to pick up some tips
Ive been offered a horsefield Tort who was bought about 4 months ago at a local petshop (I havnt had him yet) Hopefully in the next week I will
hes been kept in a viv and obviously by the pic Ive seen he hasnt been bathed (he still has a green mark on his shell that the petshop use to identify the torts)
I need to ask how best to keep him
Ive bought a tort table off Sarahs ebay shop and and combined lamp
But I was really wondering would he be ok to go outside right away? will he be warm enough after living in a viv for so long? or would it be best to just put him out during the day and bring him back inside at night? until he gets used to it

I understand the problems with petshop torts and tbh Im willing to give the little guy a home I feel so sorry for him

Thanks

[sky]

Hi Mervs Mummy, I am no expert, but if it was me I would bring the tort back in at night for I while until he gets use to it, but please listen to experts who will offer you advice.
Kayx

[mervs*mummy]

Thanks Kay xx
I presume Ill be really protective of him anyway and will end up doing just that

[piglet]

I think sky has advised well, untill the tortosie is settled and you ahve had chance to get to know the animal I too would return to an indoor table at night and on really misrable days

D

[CJ]

I agree with all the above! I'm bringing my horsfield in at night at the moment as it's quite
chilly, and also on miserable days. What a rubbish summer!!

[mervs*mummy]

Thanks Guys
Im really panicky and excited Ive not ever been so excited about getting any of my other animals
also does anyone know is the vet in stoke the best one closest to me?

[linda]

yes hannah is the vet in stoke

and yes she is definatly the best one for walsal