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Hi. I've now had my Russian Tortoise Sid for a week. I wanted to allow him to settle in before I started to introduce any stress to him by weighing and measuring. Today I took is first measurements and he weighs 62g and is 5.5cm in length. Can anyone advise if this is an ideal weight for his...

So, we finally picked up our new baby and I have fallen head over heels for him. He is such a little character with a blossoming personality. Sidney or Sid as he has already become affectionately known was born on 21st May 2014, he's curious, adventurous and seemingly loves posing for a pic.

So... Having been let down by one of the breeders, we have found a new breeder who has a Hermann ready for collection tomorrow. It is about 3 inches long right now, totally adorable. I've started putting together it's home and thought I'd post a photo of the set up so far. It is in a large cage...

I have found this bulb that says it provides both uvb and heat/light source. Can anyone advise if this would be suitable for Horsfield? Thanks

Hi, I'm hoping one of you could offer some advice. I read on most forums and care information that Nutrobal is essential for supplementing calcium and vitamins and alternatives are also suitable which contain calcium carbonates. My husband works for a company that blends additives for animal...

Hi, I'm due to buy my tortoise at the end of the month. I already have 2 cats who are very loving and sweet in general but obviously have that predatory side by nature. I'm just wondering if any of you have experience of cats and tortoise living together and how this has worked out for you?

"Hi" Having been researching over the last 6 months or so whether I would be a suitable owner of a tortoise and whether a tortoise would be the right addition to our family, I have concluded the answer is YES, to both. My husband has decided that a tortoise would be an ideal gift to me for our...