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Hi, So I have Bert and he's just over 2 years old. I've had him from the get go and as far as I'm aware he's very healthy. He had started to slow down his eating and as it has started to get colder here in the UK. I'm tempted to try and hibernate him this year. As I understand it, at his age...

Hi, I've had Bert for nearly 2 years now. I took him on because the person who originally had him didn't know how to look after him. When they got him he was just shy of 12 weeks old. When he came to me he was tiny and weight about 34grams. 2 years later he weighs an average about 125gram and...

Do they Hiberbate that young?

Hi, I have a Russian Horsfield called Bert. He has always had a good appetite and I've kept it varied. He loves dandelion leaves, aloe Vera, prickly pear (all thorns removed), other garden weeds etc. Occasionally I'll give him some cucumber as he loves it. I also always top it with calcium or...

The bedding is just an edible bedding and it's for a year old Horsfield tortoise.

Hey, I've just made my torotise enclosure slightly bigger for my little tortoise (Bert) how does this look? Should I add any additional shelter, I think it is OK but always open for people's opinion. Thanks

Hey, thanks for your replies. Yes I have heard different things about them living together. I've heard male and male is a no go but female and female is OK? However, you can't tell their sex for up to 3 years. I was told when given that one was a boy and one was a girl and I know which is...

Hey, I have 2 russian horsfield tortoises, or so I think. I've had them for about 6months. However they do look quite different. Can you take a look at these photos and tell me if they are the same breed. Thanks

Hey, So I was wondering the correct amount to feed my baby tortoises. I understand the general rule of thumb, about as much as the size of their shell. However, I know some people do 2 starve days. Does this only relate to older tortoises and not baby ones? Thanks

Everything I've read and have been told is that they are securely active at 18months. So I would find it odd if they were securely active but you couldn't sex them.

If I were to take it temporarily while they are so young and small, they will be fine for a few months? I'm more worried about them not being able to take care of it.

You see I thought this was the case but I was assured they were this sex. However, I believe what I read on this forum because it has been so helpful.

Hey, I have currently got an 8 week old, male, Horsefield Tortoise. Thanks to this forum he is doing great and I have his enclosure perfect for him. However, I know someone who is finding it hard with a girl Tortoise of the same age and from the same litter. I would like some information...

Thanks for this it's been so helpful. I've ordered that bulb you mentioned. He's really come out of his shell (excuse the pun) with all this information. I feel alot more confident now.

OK, but it won't cause him harm if I use both for now? Until I have a normal basking bulb