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  1. TimCarpenter93

    Restless Tortoise\ Walking in to corners

    Hey, I have been noticing some changes in my tortoise behaviour. Digs is a 7 year old female living on her own. She has become very restless over the last few months walking up and down one side of her table and never seems to be still or basking. Another problem I have seen is that she...
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    What is this weed? Can he eat?

    Hey!! I have loads of these weeds popping up in my garden. I haven't seen them before and not sure what they are or wether or not they are poisonous. Can anyone help me identify them?
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    Help! Is something wrong?

    Hey!! Was hoping you could help me. My Nan has what we believe to be a hosefield tortoise and earlier today when he was out in the garden he started foaming at the mouth and had a runny nose also went a bit limp. He is a better now however he has not been eating as he normally would. We...
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    Pink plastron advice???

    Hey. I have noticed that on the under side of my tortoise that there is pink on the plastron. He is 4 years old and think he is a boy but not sure yet. There have been no changes in his habits and eating and drinking fine. Was hoping that you guys can put my mind at ease. Here are some pics.
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    Hermann's indoor enclosure

    Hey, I have had my tortoise for just about a year now and I am forever thinking about his enclosure. I was hoping that you might like to share some pictures of your indoor enclosures just so I can have a look and make any changes. Thanks I have put some pictures of what my lil guy has at the moment.
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    Thinking about getting another. Need advice.

    Hey I have had my tortoise for just about a year now. He is about 4 years old and think he is a boy. I have been thinking for a while I want another tortoise to live in with him. I have seen that I would need to get the same breed and about the same age and size. Is there anything else I...
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    Baby food?

    I have read that tortoises can eat normal fruit or veg baby food from a jar. I would really like to give my hermann tortoise something different but would like some advice first. Has anyone given baby food to a hermann tortoise and did they like it?
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    Tortoise pudding

    Hey I am looking for some help! I really would like to make a tortoise pudding for my hermann tortoise but I can not find any recipes and have no idea where to start. Anyone have any recipes and would be able to tell me what to do? Thanks.
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    Worming?

    Hey I live in the UK and as the weather is starting to get a bit nicer and warmer I would like to start taking Diego age 2 outside. I have no idea what to use to worm him. I have seen Vermex for tortoises but still unsure.
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    Soaking Help?

    I have been giving Diego daily baths as he is looking a lil dry on the top of his head. Is there anything I can add to the water to help moisturise him? Thank you :) [TURTLE]
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    What do you think of my table? Tips and advice?

    Have set my table up with plenty of hiding and climbing obstacles for him. What do you think? Anything else I need for him?
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    Bedding?

    I have just got my Hermann and he is now asleep in his hide for the night. But dose he need any hay or straw in with him?
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    Feeding

    What vegetables should I be feeding my Hermann tortoise?
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