Forum: Housing
10-07-2018, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,919
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies, I'll just...
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies, I'll just stick to top soil. Pea gravel isn't really an option, as Darla is a little stone magnet. :smile: I'll put some more plants in to make it more interesting.
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Forum: Housing
08-07-2018, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,919
Bark substrate
Hi,
I currently have top soil in there outdoor pens, but I'm thinking of adding a small area of wooden bark and another area of slate and I wondered if both of these would be OK?
I'm just...
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Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions
26-02-2018, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
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Forum: Housing
18-07-2017, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
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Forum: Housing
14-07-2017, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Drainage question
Hi everyone,
I'm attempting to make an outdoor tortoise table enclosure, and I have a question about drainage. Should I line the table with pond liner and then make holes in the liner? Or should I...
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Forum: Housing
02-07-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,720
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Forum: Housing
02-07-2017, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,720
plants for shade
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some plants that will provide shade in the outdoor enclosure. Can I ask what you you, or what your torts like to hide in? 😃
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Forum: Housing
22-06-2017, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
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Forum: Pictures
27-05-2017, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,695
Fun in the Sun!
Hi, thought I'd share a few pictures from this week :-D
Dory playing hide and seek!
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i409/shelleys1984/IMAG1825.jpg...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-03-2017, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,429
scented candles and tortoises
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to ask if burning scented candles near my tortoises could harm them or affect their breathing?
My tortoises are in my living room and I burn scented candles on my...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
12-09-2016, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
12-09-2016, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Reptoboost
Hi, I'm bathing my tort in Reptoboost at the moment, but want to make sure i'm doing it right. The tub says 1 scoop per 500ml of water to drinking water.
So if i'm bathing him in reptoboost does...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
06-09-2016, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
05-09-2016, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
30-08-2016, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Hi burnt toast,
No the vet sent sample to a...
Hi burnt toast,
No the vet sent sample to a lab. Dory seemed a little better on Sunday he ate some food (I had to hand feed him though) and then he had a little stomp around. :-D he also threw a...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
26-08-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
25-08-2016, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted for a...
Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted for a bit. Dory seems a bit better, he had more to eat yesterday and seems more alert. The vets have offered to xray him again tomorrow to see if there is any...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
19-08-2016, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
This is a picture of when Dory showed us his...
This is a picture of when Dory showed us his bits! He also tucks his tail into the side which I read is what male torts do.
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i409/shelleys1984/IMAG0103.jpg
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
18-08-2016, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've had Dory...
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've had Dory since 2011 and I was told he was about 1 year old then, so he's about 6-7 years old now. He is definitely a boy as he has flashed us before and he...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
17-08-2016, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
16-08-2016, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Hi everyone, sorry I haven't replied sooner. ...
Hi everyone, sorry I haven't replied sooner.
All Dorys blood test came back clear which is great news :mrgreen:. The vet decided to give him an antibiotic injection, which he had Monday. He will...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
09-08-2016, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Thanks for the replies guys, Dory is a...
Thanks for the replies guys, Dory is a horsefield. I'm currently bathing him everyday. When I took him to the vets he said he didn't look dehydrated which is good. I called the vets today to chase up...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
08-08-2016, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
Hi guys, thanks so much for the replies and...
Hi guys, thanks so much for the replies and advice. It's just so frustrating not knowing what's wrong. He does do the leg moving when he's still but I don't think it's more than usual, but I will...
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Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets
08-08-2016, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,807
XRAY Pictures
Hi everyone, so since the beginning of summer Dory hasn't been himself. He has stopped eating and doesn't get up by himself no more. I put him under his light for a warm but he only stays for a few...
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Forum: Pictures
08-08-2016, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 11,414
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