Hello from Kent

Dexieii · 10-10-2008, 12:58 AM

Hi everyone, I'm Eileen and I live in SE Kent with my hubby, stepson 7, 4 rescue dogs (and occasional fosters), 3 torts and 2 fish

We have just welcomed Toby a 65ish tortoise into our home who originally belonged to my H's Grandmother, it is a matter of debate at the moment as to whether he'a a TGG or a whitei (the in-laws always insisted he was a Hermanns

). To be honest it is an absolute miracle he is here today as his husbandry has been very much of the dark ages variety, but not anymore. He is already loving his lamp despite never having seen one before, he has enjoyed his first ever bath and he doesn't seem to be missing his hay or bread and milk. I am trying to take things easy with him as I don't want it to be a shock to his system but he really seems happy and has thoroughly investigated his new indoor and outdoor enclosures, they seem to have met with his approval.

Our other 2 torts are Hermanns. Taz is a 5yr old male (who was supposed to be female) and Tess is a 3yr probable female, i'm hoping to add a couple more females but would prefer to go down the rescue route rather than a breeder.

I look foward to chatting

GAZ · 10-10-2008, 04:56 AM

hi eileen and welcome to the site

sandy · 10-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Hi Eileen

Welcome to shelled warriors, and to someone else who is from Kent, I live in the Maidstone area.
Although your new tortoise had a rubbish diet fed to them, if he/she has had accsess to a garden, I am sure he/she has had the pick of plants and weeds to eat. So hopefully it was not all bad

Lots of friendly folk on here willing to help where they can.

**Bindi** · 10-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Hi Eileen and welcome from me too

bettyboop · 10-10-2008, 11:02 AM

Hi
Welcome to SW

shafach · 10-10-2008, 11:43 AM

Hi welcome Eileen xxx

Zen · 10-10-2008, 12:08 PM

Hello from me too. Welcome to SW x

linda · 10-10-2008, 01:44 PM

hi eileen

a big warm welcome from me

kwellington@btinternet.co · 10-10-2008, 04:28 PM

hello Eileen,

I am new here too, and like you i have inherited an oldie, who we think is a whitei. i look forward to seeing your pics of Toby

kathy

**Eire_Ade** · 13-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Hi Eileen,

Welcome to Shelled Warriors

10-10-2008, 12:58 AM	#1
Dexieii Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Kent Posts: 76	Hello from Kent Hi everyone, I'm Eileen and I live in SE Kent with my hubby, stepson 7, 4 rescue dogs (and occasional fosters), 3 torts and 2 fish We have just welcomed Toby a 65ish tortoise into our home who originally belonged to my H's Grandmother, it is a matter of debate at the moment as to whether he'a a TGG or a whitei (the in-laws always insisted he was a Hermanns ). To be honest it is an absolute miracle he is here today as his husbandry has been very much of the dark ages variety, but not anymore. He is already loving his lamp despite never having seen one before, he has enjoyed his first ever bath and he doesn't seem to be missing his hay or bread and milk. I am trying to take things easy with him as I don't want it to be a shock to his system but he really seems happy and has thoroughly investigated his new indoor and outdoor enclosures, they seem to have met with his approval. Our other 2 torts are Hermanns. Taz is a 5yr old male (who was supposed to be female) and Tess is a 3yr probable female, i'm hoping to add a couple more females but would prefer to go down the rescue route rather than a breeder. I look foward to chatting

10-10-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Hi Eileen Welcome to shelled warriors, and to someone else who is from Kent, I live in the Maidstone area. Although your new tortoise had a rubbish diet fed to them, if he/she has had accsess to a garden, I am sure he/she has had the pick of plants and weeds to eat. So hopefully it was not all bad Lots of friendly folk on here willing to help where they can. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

10-10-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Hi Eileen and welcome from me too __________________

10-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
bettyboop Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 931	Hi Welcome to SW __________________ DG. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___

10-10-2008, 11:43 AM	#6
shafach Member Juvenile Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 795	Hi welcome Eileen xxx __________________ Shafach two hermanns - Mikey and Ralph two moggies -Kenny and Roisin one hamster -Trev

10-10-2008, 04:56 AM	#2
GAZ Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: worcester Posts: 468	hi eileen and welcome to the site

10-10-2008, 12:08 PM	#7
Zen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banbury Oxfordshire Posts: 2,623	Hello from me too. Welcome to SW x __________________ Rachael & Zen (THB) 'Show gratitude to every living thing'

10-10-2008, 01:44 PM	#8
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi eileen a big warm welcome from me

10-10-2008, 04:28 PM	#9
kwellington@btinternet.co Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: enfield Posts: 11	hello Eileen, I am new here too, and like you i have inherited an oldie, who we think is a whitei. i look forward to seeing your pics of Toby kathy

13-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Eileen, Welcome to Shelled Warriors __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

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