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Does anyone here have a pet tortoise?
Hi all, as above, does anyone on here have a pet tortoise (preferably a horsefield), and can you recommend a good forum or Facebook page that can offer advice etc.
My wife bought me a tortoise for my birthday a few weeks ago, the woman she got it off said to just message her if we had any questions, but she’s being very slow in responding, so looking for a better/quicker source of advice. Thanks. |
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I would contact a pet shop for advice. Thought they were an endangered species and the sale of them restricted.
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It's about the only pet we haven't got !
My Daughter is at college studying 'land based' level three animal care, of which now includes reptiles etc: I'm sure she will be more than happy to give you some advice if you need it. Anything you are unsure about... just ask and i'll get her to reply on here. |
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I can't find any reptile shops (or vets) in this area, nearest I can find that sounds good is about 50 miles away, so may have a trip at the weekend. Quote:
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We have two spur thighed tortoises, named George and Victor (after a certain Mr Meldrew)
They are remarkably quick on a hot day and very sneaky, they like to bite toes! We have in the past used the International Tortoise Association, as it is located just down the road from us. To be honest once you have the basics they are pretty low maintenance pet. Fortunately their favourite food is Dandilion - so my garden is pretty much weed free! Here is the link to their website - http://www.tortoisesanctuary.co.uk/ They also have a facebook page - They have a day where you can weigh your tortoise before hibernation, but prob a bit far for you to travel!
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Not sure about broccoli but def know they can't have cabbage. Mine are hibernating now - gives my patio a break from their poop! They have plenty of borders to take a dump in but they insist on 'dropping the kids off' right outside my patio door!
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Is it the whole dandelion plant that they eat? As he’s so small mine is in a vivarium at the moment, and apparently won’t need anything bigger for about 3 years. He’s also got a favourite place for using as a toilet, his bath. Normally pop him in, within 5 mins he’s wee’d, so take home out, change the water, 2-3 mins later, there’s a poo in there, so take him out and change the water again, and sometimes, there’ll be another wee before he’s out and dried. Other place he feels the need to wee seems to be on my hand, 3 times I’ve been holding him and he’s wee’d, not done it to anyone else! Panicked the 1st time he wee’d with the white stuff in it, but a quick google sorted that. The seller did get back to me, it turns out she’d replied almost instantly, but Facebook messenger didn’t notify me, so it was only when I went to send another message that I saw it. Arranged to pop round Friday so she can talk me through some things (she explained everything to my wife when she picked him up, but not sure she can remember everything). |
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