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    Heat mat question

    These are the best I have at the moment, can post a picture of the bottom of them when I get home this evening!
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    Heat mat question

    Different people have told me different species so I am no longer sure - was orginionally told Herman, then told they looked more like spur thighed, checked their legs and couldn’t see the spurs so the reptile shop man told me they are marinated! Taking both to the vet at the weekend for a...
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    To High night temperature. Can anyone help?!

    Thanks again Tom, I just sent you another question about heat mats as I am finding your advice and knowledge very helpful... now set up with 2 tortoise tables as per our last conversation, just very nervous of leaving them with no heat at night although my room doesn’t seem to go much below 18...
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    Heat mat question

    I have been advised by a long term tortoise keeper to use a heat mat attatched to the top of the tortoise table (on the flap/lid of the hide area) is this safe? I really hope so because he sold me two of them! If not which ceramic heater do you recommend? I am worried about my torts getting too...
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    To High night temperature. Can anyone help?!

    Can you remind me of the temp range for ambient temperature and under the lamp in degrees c - thanks
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    The vet I found today is next door to the reptile shop and very used to dealing with tortoises, when they are more settled I am going to take them for a check up!
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    Caging two tortoises together?

    Your advice has been invaluable! I have learnt so much after only adopting these 2 less than a week ago and they are now going to have the best set up possible :) Today I have found a place in Bristol who actually recommend this site for information on tortoises - they offer free health...
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    Caging two tortoises together?

    I was given two tortoises (on Monday) in a pair and also unaware of this -since being told o have noticed that one bullies and chases the other and also tends to eat all the food before the other one! I am off to get a second enclosure today, it could be fine to leave them together but if...
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    It’s just called coco peat... what is the difference between coco peat and coco coir? It does say 100% organic though
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    Hi Tom, Do you know anything about the brand coco and coir? I have bought a ‘fibre growing medium’ which claims to be safe for reptile and worm bedding but wanted to check with someone before I go ahead and use it! Thanks El
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    Fair enough! I am just being careful to tie my hair up and hoping for the best! Going to look into solutions
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    Thanks ordering some now! Off topic: Does anyone else have a problem with them eating my hair, I’ve been tying my hair back but I found some hanging out one of their bums! Very gently pulled it out and he didn’t seem to notice. Going to have to wear a hair net from now on. (Sorry to be crude)...
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    So helpful! Will order do you know if it is listed on amazon as to whether they have firtiliser in already? I am just thinking of using my amazon prime for speedy delivery, if you have a link that would be helpful
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    Wow, haven’t had such great advice since I found this forum, and with reasons why I should/shouldn’t do something too! Absolutely happy with this advice and makes me feel much more confident that I can care for them properly!
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    I have new tortoises!!!

    P.S. Do you have any specific advice on indoor tortoise keeping - I live in the UK, it is currently minus 4 outside and I am very conscious of making sure they have the best possible set up to be able to regulate body temp?! I can heat my flat very easily, do I need to worry about them getting...
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