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| Hi Tom Posted: 14/03/2014 by colleen123 |
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Tom I hope you have read my reply on my last posting. I thought I would give you an update on Rasputin. He is doing well I think, He seems to like his Table and takes himself to bed at night. I let him run round the house when I am here during the day. He seems to love his bath. Yesterday I had him outside for a while. Question. When I build him an outside pen do I leave him out at night. Does him need some sort of hut. He is eating well but the only plant I know is dandelion. Any advice on getting him a good supply of weeds for a variation. Regards Colleen | |
| Re: Hi Tom Posted: 14/03/2014 by Tom |
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Hello Colleen, I missed your last post, having looked for your reply for a week to no avail. I'll reply tomorrow. Re your present post. It's not good to let torts wander round a house, (see TPG green boxes for dangers,) also they're frustrated when returned to their t.table. Sub adult & adult torts can be left out overnight from May to October. They need a waterproof wooden house, with soft straw inside. Cover the house at night. Re food plants - click on the "Links" box. Regards, Tom | |
| Re: Hi Tom Posted: 15/03/2014 by Tom |
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Re. your post on the Main Index of the Forum, Coleen, dated March 1st. I am not sure what is meant by meeting the vet in October "to do the hibernation thing." All the information you need is available on the TPG site. Also I suggest that you keep accurate monthly weight records, to refer back to. The lamp can be left on for up to 12 hours, but 8 hours is sufficient, less if it becomes hyperactive. As to how much food to give - it is unlikely to overfeed, just make sure the plants are suitable. Build your wooden sided enclosure at least 15 sq metres & enjoy some natural behaviour. Regards, Tom | |
| Re: Hi Tom Posted: 20/03/2014 by colleen123 |
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Hi Tom, I was to see the vet about how to properly hibernate the tort . As told him I didn t really want to hibernate him. But he said it is bad for the tort not to let him hibernate and that if I was so worried about it to go back in October and he would show me how to make sure I had done it correctly. Ok I ll start to keep a record of his weight. What I need is a supply of good food for him. I have made a start on his outdoor enclosure. Thanks Tom good to know your there. I will take some photos and up load them when I learn how. Regards colleen | |