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    Going on holiday for 3 weeks...what to do??

    Thank you @wellington & @Tom, many of my friends work nights shifts and sleep in the day but I will look for a pet sitter, thanks for this!
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    Going on holiday for 3 weeks...what to do??

    Hi one and all! I will be going overseas soon for 3 weeks with family (which I live with) and don't have any family within at least 30 miles away so I'm at a loss for what to do with my little Rocket whilst I'm gone :( Any advice on how I can find someone to look after her? I've seen on other...
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thanks ever so much @JoesMum !!!! Do you suggest mixing the coco coir with anything else? Cypress mulch?
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thanks @JoesMum ! Can you send links if possible? Also, I need to purchase some more substrate, is there a particular brand or mix you recommend? I've seen many people use different ones on here
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Hi everyone! I've had my 18month old tort for 1 month now and I have checked the temp at night for her when the heating mat is on I feel like it drops to cold for her for whatever the reason whether my home is poorly insulated or I have a weak heating mat. I have been advised that...
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Hi guys, what's everyones advice regarding hibernation? x
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thanks so much @JoesMum!!!! I was so worried :( I will keep an eye out anyway! xxx
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thank you @Pastel Tortie & @JoesMum :) I've noticed something unusual today as I was soaking Rocket. There seems to be two small, fine pieces of skin protruding from her neck. I'm really concerned and don't know whether she has hurt herself :( or whether it is totally normal? Any guidance...
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thanks everyone! :tort::<3: I'm going shopping at some point this week, is there anything else that you guys suggest I purchase for her enclosure? I'm using a large plastic box for her soaking atm, I've heard a cat litter tray does the job? Or shall I include anymore decorations for her? Thank...
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Thanks @Yvonne G & @Minority2, how about temp at night?
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Is flower petals acceptable as part of their diet? Also, when you say soak is is this other than their ordinary bath routine? How many ml would you recommend? Thanks again
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/arcadia-reptile-solar-basking-flood-lamp-100-watt this one ^^^^
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Hi @Minority2, thanks for all the detail :) The brand is Arcadia and it's a D3 UV basking bulb. I only brought her home yesterday and she's been eating mainly Dandelion. I put some diced cherry tomato for her but she hasn't touched it yet. Thanks for the links!
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    She's awake now so I switched the UVB on for her and the temp has increased to 30degrees C. It looks small but it's 90cmx42cm...not too bad surely? What a cutie! x
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Hi there @grumpytort thanks for your reply! :) That's great, thank you for that! It makes sense I guess, because last night I kept the light on and all I could hear was her constant scratching on the walls :( So that's her way of saying, "switch it off now, I need my Zzzzzzz" Lol. Yes, I've...
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    New Horsefield Tort owner!!!

    Hi everyone!! Hope this message reaches you in good health :) I got a year old, female horsefield tortoise yesterday and I wanted some clarity on the heating situation. I was told to keep her UVB light on at all times (including night time when she's sleeping) however there are many posts...
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