Hello

[Rochellesmum]

Hi,
My name is Tina and I'm the proud owner of a 7 year old spur thighed tortie. She is a fiesty minx with attitude and definitely the boss. She is currently spending day and night outside in this lovely sunny English weather we're having, but will spend the Winter months in a new tank which is being built as she has outgrown her old one.
I imagine I'll be asking you all many questions, be prepared!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hello.
And welcome from south Florida USA

 

[TechnoCheese]

Welcome! Keep in mind that your tortoise requires a minimum enclosure size of 8x4 feet while inside.

That water bowl in the second picture is too tall. I would get a large terra cotta saucer, and use that.

What are you using for substrate?

Please give these a read-

Russian Tortoise Care Sheet(similar to Greek) https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Russian-Tortoise-Care-Sheet.80698/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I miss the weather in England this time of year... I used to call family back in Florida when I lived there and made sure I mentioned that I was already wearing long sleeves in England. Welcome to the forum!

 

[Rochellesmum]

Thankyou for the welcomes

I wasn't acrually asking for advice at the moment however thankyou for your input.

I'm fully aware that Rochelle will need a large indoor enclose, she is having half of my spare room dedicated to her.

The picure with the water bowl was taken while she was out of her enclosure, inside of which she has a large shallow tetracota dish (see pic).

I use a mixture of top soil and coir for substate, I trust this meets with your approval.

I've now had her for 7 yrs and according to my vet she is very healthy and happy so I must be doing somthing right.

Thankyou for the advice.....

 

[katieandiggy]

Hi, welcome. I’m in the U.K. too. [emoji112]

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Welcome! She certainly is beautiful. Very interesting shape and color.

 

[Rochellesmum]

Welcome! She certainly is beautiful. Very interesting shape and color.

Thankyou, and full of character

 

[LoonyLovegood]

Wow what a beautiful tort! Welcome

 

[Rochellesmum]

Wow what a beautiful tort! Welcome

Thankyou