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  1. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    Apologies, I had a blonde moment there. I’ve attached a photo of the box the bulb came in. I assumed the tortoise sand from the pet shop would be okay. I’ll be writing them a bad review so thank you! I’ve read the care sheet and will be changing the substrate as soon as it arrives. Have also...
  2. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    Yes! I’ve read the full sheet you sent me and I’ve ordered some orchid bark. I’ll get a digital temperature gauge ordered aswell, thank you. I thought the same about his water dish too when we got it, especially with him only being about 3 inches long. I try put the dish on the base of the...
  3. Holly.thompson

    First enclosure , any advice or changes needed?

    Looks great! Your little one will need some clean water at all times too :) An optional addition could be a few rocks (tortoises love to climb). ps - your tortoise is beautiful
  4. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    Yes of course. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. I just want the best for Sheldon ☺️
  5. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    Yes, it could be his eyes. I use a ceramic Reflector lamp at 250W and 20cm that I got from the pet shop when I bought hi. Is that the right lamp?
  6. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    I use a ceramic Reflector lamp at 250W given to me by the shop I bought him from. I use bedding wood in some areas and Mediterranean tortoise sand in others. he also has a bowel of warm water which I replace with fresh twice a day
  7. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    No new substrate. I use bedding wood in some areas and Mediterranean tortoise sand in others. I’ll try giving him a warm soak . Thank you ☺️
  8. Holly.thompson

    Itching Face ?

    Hey all! My gorgeous Sheldon is a Hermann and is only 15 month old. Today I noticed Sheldon pulling his head into his shell and rubbing his face up on to his arm. He seams to have done this multiple times and on both sides of his face. As I say, it’s only today I’ve noticed and maybe he’s just...
  9. Holly.thompson

    Why is my tortoise climbing her cage walls?

    Hi Charlie, I have a Hermann too, Sheldon. He does the exact same I don’t think it’s anything to worry about too much! Depending on how long you’ve had him, Charlie may be just exploring his habitat and trying to learn and get use to surroundings. I haven’t had mine long, but I found he calmed...
  10. Holly.thompson

    New tortoise table!

    Yes, I second that. This imagine is very similar to mine. I have a hole at the back of the board for the thick wire to go through a hook to hang the light off of. Hope it helps x
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