Afew quick pics..

michelle g · 31-07-2012, 06:48 PM

Just thought I would add afew pics I took afew days ago. Been on here a while (some of you may remember me) but havent had chance to post properly lately.....not to long ago I thought I was going to have to sell my torts, I hadnt been well and wasnt coping and thought be best to let them go. I managed to rehome one of the thh to someone who had one of her siblings as my thb was being abit of a bully with her, but I just couldnt bare to let the other 2 go so im making a massive effort to keep them....Anyway here are Shelby the thb (really want to change the name was chosen by a family member and just doesnt stick with me) and Elfie (hope this name sticks) my thh.

Shelby climbing to greet me

Elfie who hates the camera

Both together

Thanks for looking

Easter Bunny · 31-07-2012, 09:13 PM

Aww, they are gorgeous. Glad you could keep them x

emma_mcraf · 31-07-2012, 10:54 PM

They are beautiful tortoises.

hermannstig · 31-07-2012, 11:15 PM

What a pair of cuties

They have nice shell growth as well

Kerry x

michelle g · 01-08-2012, 12:11 AM

Thanks for nice comments...im gutted the weather has turned as was hoping for some nice outdoor piccies.
Im really happy with Elfies shell growth she isnt a greedy tort and will eat what she needs and leave..Shelby on the other hand is always wanting food and while i was ill my OH was feeding them, he didnt have a clue about weeds so we made do with florette salad and komodo pellets twice a week and Shelby has had some recent rapid growth i think because of this (i suspect he gave more than needed)...ive arranged to get some leaf eater pellets now as they seem highly recommended and im back to picking weeds, daily baths and watering their soil substrate so I hope for smooth growth again from now on

hermannstig · 01-08-2012, 12:48 AM

It's really not too bad how old are they? by the time she's an adult it won't be noticeable.
My youngest Hermann's came to me at 4 years old looking like a dinosaur I've tried to grow her smooth since she's been with me but even at 7 the pyramiding is still quite prominent although it does look better because it has spread out a bit.

Kerry x

Taszia · 01-08-2012, 07:34 AM

They r so cute x

Suze65 · 01-08-2012, 07:52 AM

They are lovely looking torts, there shell growth is not too bad at all,and it will spread out and improve as they grow. Glad to here you could keep them

michelle g · 01-08-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermannstig

It's really not too bad how old are they? by the time she's an adult it won't be noticeable.
My youngest Hermann's came to me at 4 years old looking like a dinosaur I've tried to grow her smooth since she's been with me but even at 7 the pyramiding is still quite prominent although it does look better because it has spread out a bit.

Kerry x

I guess you are right

ive just always been so paranoid about the growth. They are 2.5years and 1year so only babies really...plenty of time to rectify

31-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#1
michelle g Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bolton Posts: 153	Afew quick pics.. Just thought I would add afew pics I took afew days ago. Been on here a while (some of you may remember me) but havent had chance to post properly lately.....not to long ago I thought I was going to have to sell my torts, I hadnt been well and wasnt coping and thought be best to let them go. I managed to rehome one of the thh to someone who had one of her siblings as my thb was being abit of a bully with her, but I just couldnt bare to let the other 2 go so im making a massive effort to keep them....Anyway here are Shelby the thb (really want to change the name was chosen by a family member and just doesnt stick with me) and Elfie (hope this name sticks) my thh. Shelby climbing to greet me Elfie who hates the camera Both together Thanks for looking __________________ 0.1.0 THB Shelby 0.0.1 THH Mabel 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko Mylo 1.0.0 Royal Python Napolean 1.1.0 Poochies Bailey Shar pei/lab & Tia Whippet Last edited by michelle g; 31-07-2012 at 07:01 PM.

31-07-2012, 09:13 PM	#2
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Aww, they are gorgeous. Glad you could keep them x __________________ Lynne x

31-07-2012, 10:54 PM	#3
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	They are beautiful tortoises. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

31-07-2012, 11:15 PM	#4
hermannstig Member Incubating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 163	What a pair of cuties They have nice shell growth as well Kerry x __________________ 0.2.4 Hermann's tortoise The Stig, Hebe & 4 perfect tinies 1.1.0 Dogs Buster & Shiva 0.0.1 Amazon Parrot Jacko 0.2.0 Guinea pigs Nibbles & Crackers 1.0.0 cat Thomas 1.1.0 Ferrets Jasmine & Jojo 2.0.0 Rats Roland & Clyde 1.1.0 Children 1.0.0 Long suffering husband

01-08-2012, 12:11 AM	#5
michelle g Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bolton Posts: 153	Thanks for nice comments...im gutted the weather has turned as was hoping for some nice outdoor piccies. Im really happy with Elfies shell growth she isnt a greedy tort and will eat what she needs and leave..Shelby on the other hand is always wanting food and while i was ill my OH was feeding them, he didnt have a clue about weeds so we made do with florette salad and komodo pellets twice a week and Shelby has had some recent rapid growth i think because of this (i suspect he gave more than needed)...ive arranged to get some leaf eater pellets now as they seem highly recommended and im back to picking weeds, daily baths and watering their soil substrate so I hope for smooth growth again from now on __________________ 0.1.0 THB Shelby 0.0.1 THH Mabel 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko Mylo 1.0.0 Royal Python Napolean 1.1.0 Poochies Bailey Shar pei/lab & Tia Whippet Last edited by michelle g; 01-08-2012 at 12:13 AM.

01-08-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
hermannstig Member Incubating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 163	It's really not too bad how old are they? by the time she's an adult it won't be noticeable. My youngest Hermann's came to me at 4 years old looking like a dinosaur I've tried to grow her smooth since she's been with me but even at 7 the pyramiding is still quite prominent although it does look better because it has spread out a bit. Kerry x __________________ 0.2.4 Hermann's tortoise The Stig, Hebe & 4 perfect tinies 1.1.0 Dogs Buster & Shiva 0.0.1 Amazon Parrot Jacko 0.2.0 Guinea pigs Nibbles & Crackers 1.0.0 cat Thomas 1.1.0 Ferrets Jasmine & Jojo 2.0.0 Rats Roland & Clyde 1.1.0 Children 1.0.0 Long suffering husband

01-08-2012, 07:34 AM	#7
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	They r so cute x __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

01-08-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	They are lovely looking torts, there shell growth is not too bad at all,and it will spread out and improve as they grow. Glad to here you could keep them __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

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