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I'm moving to a flat/apartment end of the month meaning that unfortunately my little Percy won't have his garden anymore. I'm wondering if anyone has the same problem and how they overcame it? I was thinking of getting a large litter box and growing things in there so that he can have somewhere...

I went away on holiday for two weeks and trusted my house mate in caring for Percy (my year old Russian tort). While I was away his enclosure was moved from the coffee table he was on to the floor, but once I'd come back I decided to move him into my room as its a lot warmer then the floor would...

I'm really worried this may be be beginning signs of shell rot for my Percy and would like to know if it's worth a vet trip or not as the black marks on his bottom shell weren't there when he was given to me. He's my first tortoise so am still learning ! He's just turned a year old and weighs 60...

Hi all, I've been noticing that Percy's shell has darkned at the bottom. Is this a normal thing or does he need a visit to the vets? I've attached pictures of the darkened shell as well as his shell on top where I don't see darkening but so that any experts can give their advice on the look of...

I've just moved to a new area with my tortoise Percy and am thinking of getting him microchipped just in case the worst happens. Just wondering if there's anyone else here who's done this or if this is a good idea? I know my parents had their cats chipped and it did them no harm but the vets...

I've had Percy now for 4 weeks and he's 5 months, I've attached a picture just for showing off factor ☺️ He's currently weighing 50 grams, eating well and I have been taking him everyday now that the sun is out. I'd like to know if this weight is ok and when his shell will get harder? He has...

Hi, I've recently been given a 4 month horsefield tortoise as a birthday present last Saturday (23rd May) and would like a few questions answered: 1. Percy seems to be eating ok, but he hasn't pooped since last Sunday. 2. He also seems to be sleeping a lot, is this normal since he's only young...