Hercule's has a girlfriend

Fran · 30-03-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jac

Yeh I had one like that. Have you tryed baby sweet corn? pear, spinich? probably. Have you got the complete freeze dried fauna? It's quite expencive but good for the winter. Just add water. If not I could send you some to try.

I haven't tried baby sweetcorn but I'll give it a go. Yes he will eat spinach and pear if he is in the mood

I haven't heard of the dried fauna but I'll get some in and try him. Our local pet shop have a good reptile section so they should have it. Thanks Jac!

Jac · 30-03-2007, 04:25 PM

Fran its great the full name is Tetrafauna Tortoise. You soak a couple of bits in some water to make it soft. It has all the trace elements and minerals they need, it also makes them want to eat. I also put Calcimize conditioner in the water. It takes out the chlorine and chloramine, nutralizes heavy metals and replenishes calcium levels (you just know I was reading that!) which also helps them. If you have any problems getting either I'll gladly send some to you.

alexgirl73 · 30-03-2007, 04:59 PM

Don't they look so sweet together! D'ya think one would fit in my handbag????

Jac · 30-03-2007, 05:02 PM

Of course Alex, Just as long as Teddy fits in mine.

alexgirl73 · 30-03-2007, 05:10 PM

hmm, perhaps no tortoise then!!

Jac · 30-03-2007, 05:11 PM

LOL. right I'm away. Honest, this time. Been saying that for over an hour!

Fran · 30-03-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jac

Fran its great the full name is Tetrafauna Tortoise. You soak a couple of bits in some water to make it soft. It has all the trace elements and minerals they need, it also makes them want to eat. I also put Calcimize conditioner in the water. It takes out the chlorine and chloramine, nutralizes heavy metals and replenishes calcium levels (you just know I was reading that!) which also helps them. If you have any problems getting either I'll gladly send some to you.

Thanks Jac, I'll let you know how I get on!

Hreow · 30-03-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jac

Mags they have a different shaped rear.

I thought the plastron was a slightly different shape as well? Concave for the male and convex for the female. Something to do with the balance not being too great when both surfaces are convex, so a slight dint in the male's helps when mating? ^^ May be very specific to some brand of turtle/tortoise, of course. I can possibly tell one end of a tortoise from the other, that's it...

Jac · 31-03-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hreow

I thought the plastron was a slightly different shape as well? Concave for the male and convex for the female. Something to do with the balance not being too great when both surfaces are convex, so a slight dint in the male's helps when mating? ^^ May be very specific to some brand of turtle/tortoise, of course. I can possibly tell one end of a tortoise from the other, that's it...

Yes that's right but to be honest if I had said that do you think anyone that didn't know tortoises would have a clue what I was on about

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Hreow · 31-03-2007, 03:46 PM

I bow to your greater wisdom. In both cases. ^^

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