For veterinarians that are qualified in the U. K. check out the world chelonian trust, Andy Highfields group. I believe they have a list of tortoise doctors and if not, a member of their group should be able to help you find one.
Cowboy_Ken said:So…how goes things? Enquiring minds want to know…
Cowboy_Ken said:I'm very happy to read your baby is doing better! My next recommendation would be to throw out those pellets as a substrate. Pellets will mold if you try to maintain any kind of humidity in the enclosure. I use a 50/50 mix of organic top soil and peat moss the top soil mix must have none of those little white pellets that are common. Babies will eat those and become impacted. You can then spray down the substrate which helps bring up your humidity as well as temps,(moist air is easier to keep warm than dry). Keep up the good work, you're on the way. Check out Tom's posts. He has very good information and explains things very clearly.
emysemys said:Hi Aimee:
I changed your pictures. In the future, you copy/paste the code, NOT the HtML code.
I see a very big light problem. Your light is sending all its warmth straight out and it hits the side of the habitat.
You need to mount that light from above so it shines straight down. It would also help if you had it set in a bell type fixture, as the bell deflects the light and re-directs it downward.
I think your tortoise isn't eating because he's not warm enough.
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Sorry...I see I was late to the party. Ken, that thermal thingey was an inspiration. But I still think the light needs to be vertical not horizontal.
And sibi...its not a sulcata, its a Greek.
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Oh I didn't realise! I just clicked insert, i'm new to this haha. But thank you! I'll have a look to see what I can do with the lightening!