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by niamh275560
03 Sep 2020, 11:01
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Horsfield tortoise
Replies: 4
Views: 7806

Re: Horsfield tortoise

Thank you 😊 I’ve just bought that thermometer and we can use that when we get back home. We have today and tomorrow left in Devon then back home Saturday so I’m presuming that thermometer should be okay for that time? We were going to change the hemp as soon as we got back but wasn’t sure what to ch...
by niamh275560
03 Sep 2020, 08:53
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Horsfield tortoise
Replies: 4
Views: 7806

Re: Horsfield tortoise

Sorry I thought of another question. Obviously he’s on his own so we don’t want him to get bored. What can we do with him in the future to make sure he’s happy and entertained?
by niamh275560
03 Sep 2020, 08:43
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Horsfield tortoise
Replies: 4
Views: 7806

Horsfield tortoise

We’ve just this week got out tortoise Terrence. He was hatched September 2019 so he’s about a year old but he’s our first tortoise so I just have a few questions about them: Handling - the breeder we got him from would pick them up a decent amount so he’s very used to being handled. We’ve picked him...
by niamh275560
02 Sep 2020, 10:58
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Horsfield tortoise enclosure
Replies: 6
Views: 13218

Re: Horsfield tortoise enclosure

Yeah, he’s very fun to watch 😊 he’s my partners 21st birthday present from his parents and he’s decided even if he ends up being a girl he’s still gonna be Terrence :lol: he’s just getting used to his new home. It was very useful thanks 😊 we’re just a little unsure as I’ve seen people say to limit h...
by niamh275560
02 Sep 2020, 09:08
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Horsfield tortoise enclosure
Replies: 6
Views: 13218

Re: Horsfield tortoise enclosure

Terrence has arrived and seems to love climbing up people... :)
by niamh275560
28 Aug 2020, 11:52
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Horsfield tortoise enclosure
Replies: 6
Views: 13218

Horsfield tortoise enclosure

Hi, we’re supposed to get a horsfield tortoise in a few days along with a complete set up however I have a few questions. We live in a very old house that’s quite cold so we were thinking a Viv would be better for them however after reading up online loads of people have said it’s bad for them cause...