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We've got a heat mat in there which is on constantly and a 75w heat bulb with a fluorescent tube for lighting - those are on all day and switched off overnight. She seems to have settled really well - eaten lots again today :)

Hi - thank you - we are really pleased that Zara ate a lot this afternoon - she even tried the dandelion - then she was really active for quite a while - even giving herself a little bath!! I've spent ages on here today just looking around and getting loads of hints and tips - so pleased I...

Thanks- she has had a little nibble of it already!

Thank you :) All advice appreciated!! Oh and I meant cuttle fish(not cattle!)

Hi - thanks everyone!! It's not a tomato in the picture - it's red pepper - I've had to ration her as it's the only thing she'll eat at the minute!! We've got dandelion in her food dish and broccoli and a bit of carrot but she doesn't seem bothered... I'm not too worried yet as she has really...

Zara is the name of the tortoise!!

Hi, my daughters and I are the proud new owners of a 1 year old Horsfield tortoise. We are just getting used to each other but she seems very happy in her new home... Any advice and tips (about feeding) very welcome!