You fancy a new reptile? Now could be the time. We need to get some vivs empty for next week’s new arrivals, so I’ve put together a few very special offers to persuade you to add a new addition to your reptile family. They are collection only from the shop and on a first come [...]
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The best way to Hibernate your Tortoise?
The nights are closing in and it’s definitely getting cooler, the chances are you’re probably already starting to think about hibernating your tortoise. It’s still a little early but it’s worth getting ready in advance. A lot of people are still worried about hibernating their tortoise, especially if it’s for the first time. Worry no [...]
Like to grow your own tortoise food?
As a tortoise keeper you already know how important it is to give your tortoise the best diet possible. Mediterranean tortoises thrive on a diet of leafy green plants and whilst some are available to buy in the supermarket, you can now grow a bigger selection at home for a fraction of the price. Pro [...]
How good are these reptile photos!?
Firstly, thank you to everybody who entered our reptile photography competition. We’re still in the process of judging them all, there are 143 entries in total! Good luck if you entered. Whilst we’re working through them all, I thought I’d share with you some photographs we have had taken of some of our animals recently. [...]
How do we hibernate tortoises?
Tortoise hibernation is coming around again and many of you are asking for help to make sure your pet hibernates as safely as possible. Please ignore anything you have seen previously on Blue Peter, as that risky method has now been superseded by far safer protocols. I hope you enjoy the video we have put [...]
T Rex Tortoise Food – It’s here, we have it!
One of the most common questions I get asked when I answer the phone is “Do you have any T-Rex Tortoise Food in stock?”. The answer, I’m happy to say, is YES! Your tortoises seem to love it and many of you are saying that your pets just wont eat any other brands! In the [...]
The Best Pet Tortoise Diet?
I’ve had my pet tortoises MJ and Bubbles for years now. They eat a whole range of different foods and I try to vary their diet as much as I can. I think that their top notch diet is a main factor in making them the healthy characters they are today. I thought I’d share [...]
