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  1. Tino the Tortoise

    Shop bought plants for tortoise

    So I was at the shop the other day and happened upon some viola plants being sold off cheap, so I bought some for my garden. Now I know that viola plants are edible for torts but that shop bought plants are usually treated with chemicals. If I keep the plants in the garden/pots, how long should...
  2. Tino the Tortoise

    Planning 'tortoise-tight' (!) outdoor enclosure

    So I am planning on making Tino her first outdoor enclosure this Summer and was looking for some advice/tips. She's a ten year old Russian tortoise and has had to live inside up until now because of my inability to stay in one place long enough to build a suitable outdoor enclosure! I now have...
  3. Tino the Tortoise

    Outdoor Accommodation in a Colder (UK) Climate

    Bit late to the party but this is a great thread, I am hoping to build something outdoor this year for my Russian tort. I have a couple of questions if anyone is able to help Firstly, I too live in the UK but am not lucky enough to enjoy the warmth of Summer in Kent! I live up in Manchester...
  4. Tino the Tortoise

    Restless hibernating tortoise

    Hi all, I'm new to the site and am looking for some advice on hibernation. My tortoise is a ten year old female horsefield tortoise weighing around 900g. I have let tino hibernate (brumate?) in the last few weeks, but have noticed she seems to still be moving around and relatively responsive. I...
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