Well both of us are a lot happier!!! He’s been a real greedy character the last few days. His tank has been overhauled and he’s turning into a very cheeky boy!!
Awwww how sweet, my very first pet (a budgie) was called Peter. I've always wanted a tortoise for as long as i can remember, and at 32 i've finally got my baby.
Its all a learning curve at the moment, but thank you so much for all your help and advice. The hubby is changing the lights as we speak. I only want the best for my baby and to be a good Mum.
I have ordered him some new substrate which is soil, coir and coconut substrate which he can dig in and it can be kept a little moist. Also some flower and weed plants and a grow box so he can have fresh food. I’ve had a re-jig in his tank and I think we can screw the lights to the top of it so...
It is hemp bedding. So really we’ve been sold the wrong lighting fixtures? There’s no way I don’t think to point them downwards, I will get my partner to look if he can adjust them somehow when he gets home.
I have attached a picture of his enclosure. I have some rocks for him to climb on and some more bits and bobs ordered. His UV bulb is on the left and his heat lamp on the right. Temp is 86 in the middle of the tank. He has been full of fun up until today.
Thank you. I think maybe I’m getting him out a little too much to try give him some exercise. Is it normal for him to sleep most of the day? He has just been sat in one corner of his tank all day and hasn’t really moved. I’m just so worried because he’s my first tortoise and I just want him to...
Hi Everyone,
I brought my Shell Baby Nigel home on Saturday. I am worried of his lack of appetite and just wanted some advice.
He has eaten bits and bobs, but has only had a couple of bites of carrot, and strawberry one bite of a dandelion leaf and two blueberries. I have offered him, dry...