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Post by Bess on Feb 27, 2015 18:59:42 GMT
Thought you might be interested to see the latest additions to our family! Bertie (l) and Timmy (r) 3month old Marginated Tortoise hatchlings. My husband has wanted a tortoise since he was a kid and is a very happy boy. They're quite sweet if a bit fiddly - have to be bathed every day for now, which is why they're in their deluxe Wall's Vanilla spa tub.  And a close up   |
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Feb 27, 2015 20:26:13 GMT
Post by SueA on Feb 27, 2015 20:26:13 GMT
Aww Bess they are so cute, lucky husband! I had a tortoise when I was little, we found it in the garden & nobody knew who it belonged too, we took it with us when we moved house & had it a few years & then one day it did a runner - yes a tortoise! It must have escaped under the hedge & we couldn't find it, I was so upset, it must have had wanderlust!  |
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Feb 28, 2015 7:43:37 GMT
Post by grindle on Feb 28, 2015 7:43:37 GMT
I've had them in the past too, first one escaped somewhere, never to be seen again, the second we found on a day out driving round the Kent lanes, after much door knocking we ended up taking it home, it then went to my cousin as I had no garden at the time. They are really sweet Bess |
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Feb 28, 2015 12:42:01 GMT
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Post by Bess on Feb 28, 2015 12:42:01 GMT
So many people have said to me (generally over the age of 45), 'oh yes, we had a tortoise when we were younger, but it vanished!' I mean, literally, at least 10 people. Including my Dad. You have to wonder what the heck happened to them all, and why the English countryside isn't littered with shells! I know they dig like anything (these little ones are like moles - my husband had to dig one up last night to bathe it!) so maybe that's how they all escape.
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Feb 28, 2015 17:31:43 GMT
Post by grindle on Feb 28, 2015 17:31:43 GMT
it does make you wonder doesn't it  |
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Feb 28, 2015 19:41:29 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2015 19:41:29 GMT
They are sweet when they're small aren't they ... We had them too (my brother and me) ... back in the 60s I had the bigger one because I was older ! |
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Feb 28, 2015 20:54:33 GMT
Post by SueA on Feb 28, 2015 20:54:33 GMT
All those escapees, they must move a lot faster than you think! |
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Post by daitheplant on Feb 28, 2015 21:09:51 GMT
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Feb 28, 2015 22:07:45 GMT
Post by Bess on Feb 28, 2015 22:07:45 GMT
Oh but these are bite size  What happened to your tortoises, Hywel? Maybe you can solve the mystery of where they all went?! |
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Mar 12, 2015 6:24:45 GMT
Post by Geranium on Mar 12, 2015 6:24:45 GMT
Oh dear - Henry started howling at 6.10 this morning and I let him out, but he's at it again.  I shall try to ignore it until it's breakfast time! At least tortoises are quiet, Bess! |
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Mar 13, 2015 6:18:07 GMT
Post by Geranium on Mar 13, 2015 6:18:07 GMT
Henry howled on and off from just before 11 until midnight last night. This is getting a bit much!  I am waiting for the banshee to start up again now... |
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Mar 13, 2015 14:43:21 GMT
Post by Cherry on Mar 13, 2015 14:43:21 GMT
This is most peculiar Geranium and I don't know what anyone can suggest. The 'supervet' who was on television last night would find something for about £5,000. |
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Mar 13, 2015 15:30:17 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Mar 13, 2015 15:30:17 GMT
And its not full moon either.
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Mar 13, 2015 19:50:13 GMT
Post by daitheplant on Mar 13, 2015 19:50:13 GMT
Geranium, could it be someone is walking a bitch on heat at these times?
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Mar 14, 2015 6:08:27 GMT
Post by Geranium on Mar 14, 2015 6:08:27 GMT
No, we are so far from any other houses that isn't possible, daitheplant. Good thought, though.I wish I knew what starts Henry off, but I suspect he likes being petted and wants more...I can't respond to every howl or I'd be encouraging him to do it even more frequently. Cherry, I am in awe of that vet and what he manages to do for those injured and ill animals. He's good with people, too. No wonder he's so successful. |
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What happened to your tortoises, Hywel? Maybe you can solve the mystery of where they all went?!
I shall try to ignore it until it's breakfast time! 
I am waiting for the banshee to start up again now...
