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  1. LiamJMcIntyre

    White bugs indentification

    Hi guys, Sorry for the poor quality of the photo but it's the closest that my camera will allow me to get. I noticed a lot of these bugs around the plants, orchid bark and in some of the cococoir within my RT's enclosure. Is anyone able to help identify them and what the next course of...
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    What to make the sides of enclosure out of

    Hey guys upgrading the Tortoise table for indoors very soon. Could you guys give me some ideas for the sides of the table to be made out of. I haven't much of an idea what woods to use or if there is anything other than wood that would work?
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    Need help with a supplement for a Russian Tortoise

    My Russian Tortoise has recently started eating a little of his substrate and the various extras in his outdoor and indoor enclosures. I have read this is sometimes because they aren't getting something they need in their diet. Does anyone know or could recommend a good mineral supplement?
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    Humid hides and places to sleep

    Hey guys, has anyone got any pictures of their humid hides and places their tortoises sleep. I have a horsfield tortoise and need some inspiration for a new shelter.
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    Any help identifying a weed please?

    I have this weed growing outside of my house and around my local area. I have tried to identify it but I'm really poor with plants and haven't been able to come up with anything. If anyone could help that would be great!
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    Basking Iight or CHE

    I have an adult horsfield and at the moment we have a red heat lamp and I have been told that this is bad for him as it will confused the little guy. So today I am going out to buy a new light. Do I buy a basking light or a CHE and if so what WATT do I need?
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    best way to measure temperatures and humidity

    Can anyone recommend a good device to measure temperatures and humidity as I left the two I have outside and they are now both broken. Thanks
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    Help preventing an eye infection

    Hello, my little horsfield tortoise is having some eye troubles. Today I saw some small bubbles near the top of the eye but were gone a few minutes after. I know this is a clear sign of an eye infection and he has also been rubbing it. Is there anything I can do to stop this getting any...
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    Help with outdoor enclosure for horsfield tortoise

    Hello! I have a horsfield tortoise that I try to get outside as often as possible and at the moment he doesn't have a great outdoor enclosure. Unfortunately we didn't have the resources to create a good outdoor ensure to start with but hopefully we can upgrade this for next summer. The problem...
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    Growing food for winter

    Hey guys! Could anyone tell me when I should be sowing seeds for winter? As I would want to be prepared and not to miss an opportunity and be left without a variety of food for Albert Also could someone send me a ink to a good fact sheet about hibernation. Because Albert is at an unknown...
  11. LiamJMcIntyre

    Horsefield From Newcastle!

    Already made an Introduction but I thought I'd post again as I've added a few pictures of Albert my Horsefield tortoise. If anyone could suggest some ways to fill out his indoor and then outdoor enclosure (plants for shade, things to climb on, how to make tunnels etc) that would be great! :)
  12. LiamJMcIntyre

    Plant identification problems

    Hey guys. Found these plants around the local area. Was wondering if anyone would be able to quickly identify them for me as I'm terrible with plants. I've tried going through the tortoise table database but I'm still unsure on these ones. Thanks!
  13. LiamJMcIntyre

    Hello! New from Newcastle with Albert the Horsefield tortoise.

    Had Albert for about 6 months now and he wasn't in great shape when we got him from a family not caring for him correctly. Moved him off their fruit only diet onto fresh weeds and safe flowers only. He is doing great now and loving his new table instead of the glass vivarium he had. We also have...
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