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Hello! Monty (7 year old Hermann, first winter we've had him) has become somewhat needy these past couple of months. He seems totally healthy - eating well, pooping well etc - but every time we get him out he wont leave us alone - running over and sitting by us or nuzzling/biting/humping out...

Saw this in Liverpool today

Mornin all, Reckon Monty's beak is getting long or am i just imagining it?

Hello, We are overwintering Monty for his first winter with us. His behaviour doesn't seem to have changed over the last few weeks, however he is gaining weight. Is this normal over winter? Hope everyone is happy and well on here!! Huw

In Auckland Zoo in New Zealand

hello! We've had Monty for a few months now. He's been a toe biter for a while but just recently he's become a bit loopy - biting our toes and clothes, running up to us (quite a sight!) pushing against us, climbing over our feet. Its all very endearing and entertaining, but should we be...

hello! Its fast approaching the time of year to start thinking about over wintering little Monty. (Over wintering is the right term isnt it?) Having read about the pros and cons of hibernation i am far from Convinced of the need to do so - Monty is going on 8 and has never hibernated. Are...

Hello, Does anyone know of any good places in Europe to see Tortoises in the wild? I mean Mediterranean torts, not the big ones. I'd really love to see them in their natural habitat. Anyone heard of Tortoise Tours or suchlike? Huw

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/may/29/pet-tortoise-wrecking-my-career-escaping Even after only a month with little Monty I can sympathise with this!

Hello! We have had beautiful Monty (7-year old Hermann) for nearly three weeks now and the last week or so his tortoise table home has really started to reek. We have coco coir with a top layer of orchid bark. We spot clean a couple of times a day, and Monty himself is lovely and clean. Is...

Hello! We have a 7 year old Hermann who currently spends most days indoors and only goes outdoors on warm days when we are around. I really don't like the idea of him staying in when we are at work though, especially when the sun is shining. The trouble is we really nervous about leaving him...

Hello! I am picking up my 7-year Hermann tomorrow. As I am rehoming him from someone else is there anything I should do to make the change of home easier on the Tort? I have been busy setting up indoor and outdoor enclosures. I have used top soil/ play sand mix for the indoor enclosure based...

hiya Tortoise People! Ive been told that Tortoise tables are not good for very young Torts. If that is so, what age is old enough for Hermann to move into a table? Thanks in advance

hello my name is Huw. I live in Liverpool, England. Im adopting a tortoise soon so Im gonna pore over this site to get as much help as i can! I visited Ozzy today and im a bit worried that she hasnt been Properly looked after. I think ive attached a photo! Any help greatly appreciated!