African spur thighed - Page 2

thelooneyflyer · #11 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 02:19 AM

Was just going to do it for security reason with it going outside when grazing it was something my insurance advised.

Drummerkid · #12 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thelooneyflyer

Was just going to do it for security reason with it going outside when grazing it was something my insurance advised.

fair enough but I've heard it can irrate them abit as its the same size one they use for cats + dogs

terrypin · #13 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 09:36 AM

hi although i dont keep sulcata i do have several adult leopard tortoises and how you can consider letting them roam around your home is beyond me these things can poo for england it must be like having a pony in the house if your has outgrown his table then i feel you would be better sorting the permanent accommodation now as these torts can grow at a phenomenal rate if allowed access to grass and get adequate exercise i dont have an acre of land for mine but i do have a fairly large enclosure and a heated insulated shed i try to ensure mine go outside of their shed most days even in the winter and they all live like this from 150mm upwards

thelooneyflyer · #14 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 01:54 PM

Yeah i know what you mean thats why the whole downstairs is laminate flooring at the minute it's only 2 so not too bad but as it gets bigger and i get more it will be more of a job guess it will be like mucking out the horses, and no it isn't allowed in the eating area or kitchen !

thelooneyflyer · #15 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by drummerkid1993

fair enough but I've heard it can irrate them abit as its the same size one they use for cats + dogs

Thanks for that if anyone else can advise on this can you let me know as don't want to upset my tortoise !

ukgeckos · #16 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 06:58 PM

how big is he at the moment?? could help in finding a solution!

hermannslover · #17 (**permalink**) 29-12-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by thelooneyflyer

I have a infra red heat lamp that it has on about 4-5 hours a day and a ultra violet light it has a couple of hours every other day.

can i just ask? im unsure as to spur thighed's specific requirements but this doesnt seem enough to me?! or is it? could someone assist? I thought that they should be exposed to u.v. for a good 12hrs daily?

littlefoot · #18 (**permalink**) 29-12-2007, 09:15 AM

I agree with you hermannslover

wizzasmum · #19 (**permalink**) 30-12-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by terrypin

hi although i dont keep sulcata i do have several adult leopard tortoises and how you can consider letting them roam around your home is beyond me these things can poo for england it must be like having a pony in the house if your has outgrown his table then i feel you would be better sorting the permanent accommodation now as these torts can grow at a phenomenal rate if allowed access to grass and get adequate exercise i dont have an acre of land for mine but i do have a fairly large enclosure and a heated insulated shed i try to ensure mine go outside of their shed most days even in the winter and they all live like this from 150mm upwards

Also I would be worried it would not be getting the correct amount of uvb and therefore suffering health/growth problems

wizzasmum · #20 (**permalink**) 30-12-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hermannslover

can i just ask? im unsure as to spur thighed's specific requirements but this doesnt seem enough to me?! or is it? could someone assist? I thought that they should be exposed to u.v. for a good 12hrs daily?

Yes, that is correct - I would like to see pics of this tortoise TBH

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