Tag Archives: tortoises
The best way to Hibernate your Tortoise?
Posted on29. Sep, 2010 by Gary Rolfe.
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 [...]
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Like to grow your own tortoise food?
Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by Gary Rolfe.
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 [...]
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How do we hibernate tortoises?
Posted on28. Oct, 2009 by Gary Rolfe.
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 Please ignore anything you have seen previously on Blue Peter, as that risky method has now been superseded by far safer protocols.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 [...]
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The Best Pet Tortoise Diet?
Posted on08. Apr, 2009 by Gary Rolfe.
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 [...]
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T-Rex Tortoise Food selling fast!
Posted on13. Mar, 2009 by Gary Rolfe.
It seems our shelled friends can’t get enough of T-Rex tortoise food. We’ve only been selling it for a few months but the word is definitely getting out there. We always feed our tortoises fresh veg where possible but if your tortoise hasn’t yet experienced this culinary delight he sure to be in for a [...]
