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Hi, I needed some advice. I have a 2 year old horsefield tortoise and live in the UK. The uva bulb I had in had blown so I used the spares I had and the same happened. I’ve checked the fuses in the plug etc but now think it’s the actual holder itself which I never even thought to get a spare of...

Hi, I have a horsfield tortoise who is around 1 years old (UK). He is currently in a tortoise table however I am wanting to upgrade to something bigger and have been looking at a vivarium as I have read that it is great for keeping humidity in also. The link to the one I have been interested in...

I’ve attached a few recent images of my horsfield tortoise. Is he pyramiding? If so how do I stop this?

I’ve noticed my horsfield tortoise has a few places where there’s no scales, is this normal? It doesn’t look like it’s sore or bothers him. Here’s a few photos I’ve taken whilst he has his daily soak. He’s around 8-10 months.

Hi, my horsfield tortoise who’s around 7 months old uva/uvb lamp has broken. I haven’t had it for long at all, but has blown out. I’ve ordered a replacement although it won’t come until Friday. I’m worried about what to do until then. He’ll be okay for now as it’s night time and I usually switch...

Recently paid closer attention to horsfield tortoise’s beak and can tell around the jaw it’s a darker colour than what I remember. i could be overthinking it, but is this normal in colour? I clean around his mouth area with a cotton bud most times he has a soak which is nearly every day. The...

I live in the UK and have a horsfield tortoise who’s around 7 months old. I’ve had him for a few months and use top soil as his substrate. Although from further research I’ve read that it isn’t best to use this even though the previous owner said it was. What would you suggest is a better...

I’ve recently noticed my horsfield tortoise has what seems to be an indentation in his front left leg. I’m not sure if this is completely normal/how his leg is supposed to be or if there’s something wrong with him. I’m a first time owner and any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you.

I have a 6 month old Horsfield tortoise, during him eating I noticed him making a squeaking noise and pushing his head into his shell and out his shell a few times quite fast. He has very small bubbles coming out of his nose, almost looks like he has a runny nose. please help and advise me on...

I’ve been reading up on tortoise pyramiding and now become quite paranoid about my little one. I’ve attached a few images, is this pyramiding? He’s a horsefield tortoise who’s around 5/6 months. Any help/advice is much appreciated!

I got my Horsfield tortoise who is roughly 4-6 months old around 3 weeks ago and today noticed on the lower part of his plastron it looks like it’s either damaged or potentially showing rot? I’m a first time owner and worried about what it could be. I can’t get a vets appointment for another...

I got my Horsfield tortoise who is roughly 4-6 months old around 3 weeks ago and today noticed on the lower part of his plastron it looks like it’s either damaged or potentially showing rot? I’m a first time owner and worried about what it could be. I can’t get a vets appointment for another 2...