Hi people, My marginated tortoise just came out of hibernation yesterday afternoon. He self hibernated in my garden which he has done in numerous years. He stayed in hibernation a little longer than usual and longer than I would have liked. It took a while for me to find him and bring him back...
Hi guys,
I've just taken my two marginated males out of hibernation. They are both alert and have both eaten. They don't seem to have had a drink yet though. I've given them both a warm soak but they don't seem interested in drinking. How long on average after coming out of hibernation should...
Hi guys, I'm from the uk and have two marginated torts that I plan to hibernate this year. Was wondering if there is anyone else out there planning on hibernating their torts this winter?
Hi all, my marginated George has managed to pull off a couple of his scales on his front legs whilst attempting to escape from his outdoor enclosure. It looks like he has fresh scales underneath. In the same way that we have fresh skin under a scab. I was wondering if this could become infected...
Hi everyone. Was wondering if anyone knew if tortoises can eat herbs? I've two marginated torts and I have lots of mint and basil etc in my garden. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks people
I don't know if any of you guys are able to help at all. I looked up hibiscus as I would like to grow some for my marginated. There seem to be hundreds of species grown in different climates. Are there any particular ones that will grow in the uk? And are there any that are particularly good for...
My little guys are spending their first night outdoors tonight. They are snug in their cold frame. Has been the first night here in uk that has been mild enough. Will be out there first thing to check on them!
Hiyall I've just finished the outdoor enclosure for my little guys. I'm hoping they enjoy it through the summer. Got plenty of weeds growing in pots for them too