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  1. shelli82

    Introducing our first 🐢 Oogway

    Super excited to welcome our first tortoise to our family. Introducing...Oogway 🐢 My name is Michelle and we live in the county of Hampshire, in England. We now have 🐈‍⬛️🐕🐕🐎🐟🐢... think we're on the way to creating a mini zoo 🤣 Never thought we'd have a tortoise, never looked after one and...
  2. scoutkegs

    moving to the UK from the US with our 3y/o Marginated Tortoise- help!

    Hi everyone, I have seen posts about this before but never find any clear answers. We could use some advice! We're moving to the UK this spring from LA and we have a 3y/o Marginated Tortoise (Atty, he's the cutest). We have been reading about airlines not allowing exotic pets and the UK being...
  3. Eden

    questions to determine if i can possibly care for a tortoise. informed answers only, please.

    hi carers, i am completely new here and my name is Eden. i live in Bournemouth (in the south of England) and am hopeful that one day i may be able to care for a tortoise. it is very unlikely to be any time soon, possibly even a decade from now, as i want to make sure that i can ensure a...
  4. TerrenceRedFoot

    UK Vivariums pictures

    Hi, please can I see pictures of your red foot vivs in the uk…would like to make Terrence’s nicer for him
  5. Joemunro

    Finding a Sulcata breeder in the UK

    Hi, I’m sure this tread has been posted before… But I’m looking to buy a sulcata hatchling as young as possible in the UK. I’m struggling to find a private breeder. I currently have some different breeds of tortoise and love caring for them. If there is a breeder or anyone knows of a breeder...
  6. M

    Potting Shed for Permanent Outdoor Enclosure - UK (South)

    Hi everyone, This is my first post, so sorry if this had already been discussed or is in the wrong section. I have a creep of 8 western Hermann tortoises which I would like to house outside permanently. I am being gifted an ex-display model of this 8x6ft Potting Shed. It will be delivered and...
  7. B

    Uk good weeds and flowers

    Hi everyone! I’m in the uk and I’m struggling for wild weeds and flowers ! I really want bolt to have all the good things he need ! If you know any weeds or flowers (other than dandelions) please let me know ! If you know any good veg I could feed him that would be great too ! I feel like I’m...
  8. AmeliaJ

    Building my first Tortoise Enclosure

    Hello!! After lockdown I will be going to pick up my little friend (Tortoise) and bring him home, however I would like to build him a Tortoise Table. I've been looking at using hardwoods, which I then construct using nails and non toxic glue, then using caulking and sealing with multiple...
  9. Taylorannc

    Importing a Tortoise from the UK to Canada (As an immigrant)

    Hi All, I’m currently in the process of moving to Canada from the UK and have a horsfield tortoise that I would like to bring with me. Based on the Canadian government website it’s legally possible, however, I’m struggling to find a company willing to ship for me. Any advice or...
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