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  1. andyhubbert

    Russian tortoise vs Hermann tortoise

    I’m sure others will have better comparisons for you! I love my little Hermanns!
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    Russian tortoise vs Hermann tortoise

    Both small species. Both suited to UK keeping. Both will need indoor and outdoor housing. Both have similar care needs. Russians tend to be easier to acquire in the EU as don’t need CITIES documentation. Both fairly hardy and good for new keepers. Russians tend to be a bit more active (my...
  3. andyhubbert

    Weight loss/not growing

    Sorry my fault every 2 weeks not twice every week sorry!! Yeh I’m thinking I shouldn’t be concerned as everything seems fine - sorry nervous first time fort owner!
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    Weight loss/not growing

    Hi I have a Hermanns Tortoise. I think he’s male but still unsure as he’s only 2. I am doing 2 weekly weighs with him now. I weighed him when I got him about 4 weeks ago and he was 101g weighed him a week later and he was 105g and SCL was 8cm Just weighed him today and he’s 101g and SCL...
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    Lighting help for indoors

    Okay great so I’ll need to suspend above the table I’ll have to look into it all
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    Lighting help for indoors

    Yeh the idea is it’s just lower UV as it’ll be positioned closer. I was hoping to get away with not positioning anything else above my table just more so it doesn’t look cluttered take it this isn’t really possible?
  7. andyhubbert

    Lighting help for indoors

    What about a shade dweller tube? I’m looking to position it quite close as I’m going to attach it to the overhang bit on my table so will be about 4” away from my tort Or how else can you attach it to a tortoise table?
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    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    This then wouldn’t create a hot and cold end though?
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    Lighting help for indoors

    It covers about 1/2 of the enclosure and the temps are like you have suggested he does move in and out of the basking spot I was just concerned that there was too little light at the cold end as he doesn’t tend to stay down there for long. I have multiple hides (one at each end) in addition to...
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    Lighting help for indoors

    Hi So I have a table setup with a MVB at the hot end and good temps however because of the position of the table the cold end tends to be quite shaded. Just wondering if this is okay? Or should I add light to the cold end too? If I should add light what should I buy? I have a 2 year old...
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    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    Thank you!! It’s getting cold and wet now anyway so we are creating a good routine indoors My only other trouble with the current enclosure is that if it’s gray outside the cold end tends to be a little dark... I have a MVB at the hot end but should I add additional lighting at the cold end...
  12. andyhubbert

    Struggling with variety

    Well you might be new but that sounds like a great idea I will try it! Thanks!
  13. andyhubbert

    What are these??

    Thanks for all your help! Struggling with introducing any variety though as he only really chomps on clover and kale. I put anything else in and it generally comes out uneaten :/ Worried I’m putting too much food in? He has had steady weight gain and no problems so far
  14. andyhubbert

    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    Yeh I think the problem has been because I keep taking him outside he’s been a bit disorientated
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    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    Hi All been changed now! I have coco coir substrate with orchid bark on top to allow for burrowing. It’s kept nice and damp for humidity too. Temp drops to a maximum low of 20 at night much higher during the day Have food slate Changed to terracotta saucer with pebbles Yeh I think...
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    Struggling with variety

    Hi So basically my tort loves clover and kale. Tried to introduce plantains and he likes ribwort but won’t touch broadleaf plantain or thistle. Occasionally even turns his nose up at dandelion!! Basically looking for ideas of things I can feed that torts go mad for to try and encourage...
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    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    Yeh sun was out. Im thinking maybe it’s because the air temp isn’t reaching 20s here until about midday maybe not warming the ground enough. Yeh I’m building a cold frame for my permanent enclosure - going to DIY it with some stretched out wire hangers and clear plastic!! (Hopefully my DIY...
  18. andyhubbert

    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    It turns out substrate level is about 17 Celsius. How can I make it warmer for him? Looking for something other than a heat lamp as there are no electrics outside
  19. andyhubbert

    What are these??

    Thank you!! How small? He’s currently 2 years old and 7cm (SCL) is that too small to feed him the spiny one? Thanks
  20. andyhubbert

    DIY Dried Weeds and Flowers?

    I’ve dried weeds in the oven on a wire rack. Set it to the lowest temperature and ensure air can get around them. Looks successful so far. Added them to a jar and put some calcium powder in with them so that it adds calcium but also because it is dry it’ll soak up excess water
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