George Horsefield
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Hello, our names are Jill & Mike and we a week ago purchased George, a 6 month old horsefield tortoise. Bought from a local reptile centre from a knowledgeable shop keeper, who has his own pet tortoise. George is our first tortoise as a pet, but my wife Jill had them in her house as a child, when tortoises were kept outdoors and left to roam the garden, little did people know back then. Our substrate is sand, cool side is 22°, warm side 32°. Fresh water daily. Today's food is finely sliced butternut squash along with watercress and rocket leaves and a sprinkle of calcium. George has a warm bath each night to help hydrate and help "go to the toilet". Lamps are currently on for 12 hour days, both UV and heat lamp. George is coming out of vivarium for approx 20 minutes each day for a big walk round on the carpet and a bath. Thank you in advance for any advice.