Recent content by OwnerOfTravisAndBoris

Ok, thanks I think your right about the extension when he wants to expel wastes because that is mainly when it happens I'll look into the substrate as well because their is a lot of dirt that clings on.

Hi, my two year old tortoise (the first one i have ever owned) is regularly standing up taller and when I pick him up his penis is hanging out, I am not sure what this means because I have read the other threads and it talks about a range of things from prolapses and sexual activity and I am not...

very sorry for your loss, im sure Cleo enjoyed her time with you.

I have two Russians and they are great pets, im sure you will love her?

I tried two hides but they always went back to the same one, but i do regular change the position of the hide and where it is in the enclosure.

Can someone confirm the fact i heard about tortoises are fine in larger groups because the aggressiveness is diluted?

sorry i meant more room in comparison to their size as they are quite a small species

Is there a large size difference?

Russians probably wouldn't be a good idea because they need a lot of room when adult, does it rain a lot all year round ?

Yes, when my Horsefield moved into a new enclosure, he bobbed his head and started pacing his enclosure for around 3 hours ! ? He was absolutely fine.

oh ok, just me then?

i have never had a problem with mine, maybe it is something to do with what you are feeding him ?

One of my tortoises gets very exited when i put my hand in his sight and walks over to it, and i have just got my second baby. The new one is exactly as you said, he is still a little nervous when i try to hand feed, like my first was when i got him. I think it is quite normal, does yours try to...

I have no idea, my tortoises sleep n their shell?

Thanks, they seem to be getting along very well but i have been keeping a closer watch after Tom said it might not be as it appears. Travis does eat a lot, but his shell is looking healthy so im not sure if he s just a bit bigger than usual?