Thanks for the info, he has been a bit better today, actually eat some cabbage! He does jump a bit when I lift him up, like a scare mechanism? Seems happy enough , didnt stay in the water for long though, got out, and crept back to his hide!!
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We got our new Horsefield Tortoise ( 18mth old) on Wednesday, Since then he has not eaten, just hid in his hide , I have taken him out twice and dipped him in the water, and left him on the basking stone, but minutes later, he just wanders back to the hide and buries himself under the...
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We picked Rolo up at 11.30am on Wednesday, ( Advised it was a boy, although doesnt really matter!) He had a wonder around his enclosure, but has spent the majority of the time in the Hide part. He went in at 6.pm last night, and staye din there until 10.00am this morning, when we...
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We have picked up Rolo today, and he is so cute, and settling in to his new home!! We took some of your advices, and swapped the large water dish for a shallower option. We have kept the 80% Top Soil / 20% sand mix for now, as advised by the seller. We may change this in future. I have...
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Thanks for the replies. The tortoise I am getting is an 18 mth old Horsefield from a reputable shop in Cheshire. I bought some plant pot holders, but I was advised that the tortoise might tip these over, hence spending £9.00 on the water dish today. Your advises are really handy...
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My name is Sean and I live in England, and tomorrow, I am picking up my Horsefield tortoise, who i have named "Rolo" ( Full name Rolls-Royce The Tortoise!)
His Table is now ready, please take a look at my pics, any advise appreciated! The substrate is a mix of Top Soil and Play Sand...