Hi there, I live in Gravesend, Kent and asked the same question a few weeks ago. Many people were shocked at how low the temperatures were that I was putting my 10 year old Red Foot out in. But Harry 2 was born and raised in cold UK so is used to running around in temperatures way below those...
It’s great to connect with someone with a sense of humour, so many tortoise people are too intense!!!
Harry 2 has been in the garden again today as it’s been 22c. I think he has worn himself out as we Brought him in for the night and he settled straight down in his sleeping hut.
could I ask you...
Many thanks for your reply. What you described is exactly how Harry2 operates. I will take your advice and only put him out on sunny days. I will apologise to him but absolve myself of any responsibility saying you told me to!!.
Regards.
Thanks for your feedback.
Harry 2 functions well at 20c. He has been born and raised in UK and we hardly ever reach the tempatures you quote, yet he still charges around the garden like a mad thing. Even had to pull a dead mouse out his mouth the other day, he wasn’t happy to let it go. I know...
Hi everyone, my name is Fred Savill and live in Kent in UK.
I bought a Red Foot about 4 years ago and was told he was about 3/4 years old at that time. His name is Harry 2. He is a big lump that currently weighs in at 8lb 2ozs. (Harry 1 was a spur thigh that got stolen from my back garden some...
Many thanks for your reply, however there has been no change in his diet which is varied but consistent.
I will reintroduce one item at a time to see what triggers the upset stomach.
Hi all, Been a member for a few months now and this is my first post.
My Redfoot, Harry2, has had diarrhoea for the last 3 days after eating food, either fresh or the special tortoise dehydrated pellets. (Can't remember what you professionals call it?)
He is usually a very good eater without any...