Pleased to know all is well back there.
I'm extremely worried about Oli. Well, it's still hot, but there's been a slight drop in temperature. Don't know what on earth to do.
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I'm extremely worried about Oli. Well, it's still hot, but there's been a slight drop in temperature. Don't know what on earth to do.
Linhdan Nguyen
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Still soaking daily? Is he eating?
Good morning, Linhdan, glad you avoided the morning after pains!
Still wishing Khaleesi all the best, wherever she may be and hoping you are reunited soon.
I shall obtain a mouse and see what it can teach me.
Hopefully he'll come round soon.
He did this last year, if I recall correctly.
Put something new in his enclosure to annoy him.
Thanks so much your concern, Linhdah. Appreciate it.
Yes he is being soaked THREE times each and every day, he's eating alright, but just will NOT move a cm!!
Thanks your concern Adam, appreciate it.
Yes he did this last year too, GOD only knows why.
Something like what?
Yeah, shame they've been completely rubbish for years.I must admit that I felt there was some journalistic license being used with the Martian link!
(Liking the LUFC ruler by the way
Did you know that even The Times dedicates nearly 10 times more space to pseudo-science (horoscopes, aromatherapy, clairvoyance, etc.) than it does to actual science. And some of the science articles are populist and dubious at best.I must admit that I felt there was some journalistic license being used with the Martian link!
(Liking the LUFC ruler by the way
I despair.
To be honest Gillian, torts have different activity levels throughout the year. It may simply be Oli's way of coping with the changes in light levels and your climate. If he came through it fine last year and you're soaking him regularly (and he's not losing weight excessively) then I would just put it down to 'normal for your part of the world' and relax.
I know the relaxation bit is hard, but after having Joe for so long we have had to learn how he reacts to the rhythms of the year and relax too when activity levels change.
Thanks very much your message as well as your help, Linda.
Believe me, he's been driving me nuts! OK, he's eating, being soaked THREE times a day, but I've a feeling something's wrong. Unfortunately there are NO vets for torts here. Am I to "ignore" him so as to say?
Marinated mamma
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fun in the sun
We live in very hot countries, Gillian.
Our torts will do this every year.
A new hide, some plants, an object like a golf ball, a stone, anything that might perk him up a bit.
Leave his food far away from him, and keep putting it in different places so he has to seek it out.
Marinated mamma
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Meshell is looking well impressed there isn't she x
Oh, goodness, the forum is full of tort porn at the moment.
It's that time of year.
I agree. Don't fuss over him too much. Make him do some work for a change.
Marinated mamma
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My niece and step daughter was in the garden when the loving quack sounds started! And they both said the same thing .... This is like tortoise porn! I'm sure when I was twelve or thirteen I didn't even know what porn was let alone tortoise pornOh, goodness, the forum is full of tort porn at the moment.
It's that time of year.
Marinated mamma
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Yep like a man! U know he needs training!
My girl is just the same.
And wifey, come to think of it.
I hide her food around the place so she gets exercise hunting for it.
I have to go and buy more soft drinks.
No potato needed though.
We haven't finished the last one, yet.
No potato needed though.
We haven't finished the last one, yet.
Just back from Physical Therapy. I really, REALLY like my therapist: he has a very holistic approach and is addressing issues that have needed addressing for a long time, not just the one I came to them for!
A friend and I went to a sushi place for lunch yesterday, and I always bring home 1 or 2 pieces. Jacques (my mud turtle) got bits of salmon, but was so excited he trampled it before he ate it- silly boy! The 3 cats each got a bit of fish and I'm glad to say I came away with all my fingers!
A friend and I went to a sushi place for lunch yesterday, and I always bring home 1 or 2 pieces. Jacques (my mud turtle) got bits of salmon, but was so excited he trampled it before he ate it- silly boy!
The 3 cats each got a bit of fish and I'm glad to say I came away with all my fingers! 
