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Thank you for your reply Tom! That is very helpful knowledge and I shall take it on board. I shall give the Orchid bark a go like you recommend! Its good to know that Russians dont usually get shell rot- I must have misread something in the past for that to stick in my head. Thank you for your...

Thank you very much, I think I just worry and overthink everything too much as I want to make sure I provide the best care for him and because everyone has different opinions on things I worry Im not providing the right care and start to stress out. Ive used top soil for the majority of his life...

Hi. I am looking for some advice as this is something ive never experienced before. I went to check on my horsefield to make sure he was okay as you do and I noticed that I could hear an expell of air coming from his nostrils. I cant usually hear him breathe, but I can hear this and it was...

Hi. Im looking for advice for the best substrate. I have scanned this forum but it has left me unsure so thought id make my own post. I have a Horsefield tortoise and have had him for 6 years, so he is probably around 7 or 8 years old. For the majority of his time in my care I have used...

Thats great thank you so much for your advice. George is still quite active just now actually; hes been a trouble maker today flipping his food and water dishes haha but has been having the odd day where he sleeps all day. He should hopefully start winding down soon like last year. Thank you...

Thank you so much for your replies! Yeah I have read quite a few places online about 1% but also read on another site it can be more like 10% like you said. I will do the thing with the rock aswell which you suggested to ensure the temp is stable enough. - How do I know its the right time to...

Hello I am hibernating my tortoise for the first time this year. I usually just keep him awake all year round as he lives indoors but last year I noticed he was a lot more sleepy etc come August/September time so felt it was worth trying hibernation this year. I am just looking for advice...