Yvonne, thank you so much for your reply, it definitely helped calm two parents and also helped a very young George. George is having 2 baths a day and he seems ok with sticking his head under the water, it is as if he knows it will help him. After drying 2 small of vaseline are put on with a...
Thank you, thank you, thank you. We did the dreaded thing and used Google first, big mistake. Everything suggested mouth rot, except for the foaming, dribbling, not eating and white in George's mouth, we live and learn. George for the next week will be enjoying 2 baths a day to keep his wound...
Hello, first Merry Christmas to all. Please can you help George, or advise. We have noticed a split running from his mouth. He is eating, yawning, having a daily bath and doesn't seem to be in any discomfort but this looks sore. Any recommendations on what we can do or is this part of his...
Oh also, forgot to add. Maybe not the best, doesn't have probes but also bought a Hygrometer to monitor the humidity in the viv. Slightly high due to new bark chips being put in, hopefully will come down in a day or 2 and can lift again if needed by spraying bark chips with some water. Thanks again
Hello all again, it has taken a few days, mainly to get delivery of the bark I ordered. First the water and feed bowls changed and now pushed down into sub strait. Then George's second hide in the cool side changed for a smaller darker hude which he is yet to use. He spends little time on the...
I agree, I gave up FB a while ago, nothing to do with advice, but similar. Seeing posts from people on how their life is just amazing, and knowing the truth isn't that. Ordered some orchid bark, hopefully arrive soon. When I told about greens, we don't have a garden so no problem there, I just...
Thank you both again for your replies, went on swell for fine grade orchid bark but currently out of stock, but the online reptile centre has some. Reasonable price, I thought, so 30L ordered on first class delivery. Now to change the water dish, and plant some seeds, especially the dandelion...
Thank you again for your comments and reply. It is much appreciated and yes, what is best for our tortoises is the main priority.
I have purchased a small block of coco coir to grow the seeds in, again reptile friendly and didn't want to pick "wild" weeds from areas that could have caused...
Hello, Lyn and everyone. I am starting to look at the changes the sheet suggests, such as tomorrow new water bowl also going to add a piece of slate to help with George's claws being kept trim. A wider selection of feed, maybe better than supermarket greens, will hopefully find some more natural...
Thank you Lyn for your comments, will have a full read of the care sheet and make as many changes as possible, as soon as possible. George is a great little character and even in his first week at home we love watching him and definitely wish to ensure he is happy and healthy living in his new...
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...