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Thank you for your quick reply. I would be using a combined heat/uv lamp 100watt. I don't think he can squeeze through the bars (especially with his big belly!) I can see if it could be placed in a corner which would mean its enclosed on two sides by the walls. I could possibly cover it with a...

Hi, I have to go away for a week on the 11th May. My brother has said he can look after my Beardie for the week , but since he last looked after him, Freckles has got a new house - his viv has a cabinet attached so whereas in previous years my brother has taken the viv this year he can't. SO, as...

Well, out of that list of symptoms given by coastergirl946 (thank you for them btw), he can probably tick most if not all of them except the throwing up one. Just before this happened I offered him a locust but without warning he lunged forward and ate 3 in one mouthful!!! Would locusts cause...

the reason Im asking is I've got a horrible feeling this might be whats wrong with Freckles...we've just finished a course of wormers and conver-s, and he still isn't better. The vet said if he wasn't better after 7 days (tomorrow) to take him back and he'll give him a course of antibiotics...

Please can someone list for me the signs & symptons of Impaction.... I'm not after 'links' I want to hear 'real life' symptons that people on here have experienced, I have googled it, and read some articles but need a bit more clarification which I feel would be better coming form someone who...

:shock: Do you want the good or the bad news??? Freckles was back to normal over the weekend in every way and I was happy with him and my desision not to take him to the vets BUT.... I came home today and when I first walked into the front room I looked over at Freckles and at first thought...

Just checked uv tube and it is a zoo-med reptisun 10 (phew!)

:lol: :lol: ok now I'm confused!!! Do you mean the exo terra's rubbish? I'm not 100% sure what mine is off hand - I'll have to remove it when I turn the lights off and have a look - I did keep the box for it but it looks like the OH has chucked it out! :shock: As for Freckles...well, he's...

Ok, I've got home and checked him. My OH doesn't think there's anything wrong with him but openly admits that he doesn't know the first thing about them! LOL! Me personally, I'm not happy....I still don't think he's walking right - can't make out if its an injury, impaction or something else -...

Thankyou for your replies. I have got an appointment booked for tomorrow morning (first available I could get). I rang home not long ago and my husband said that he thinks he's 'normal' (Freckles not my hubby!), but I will check myself when I get home later... if in doubt I will certainly take...

Last night I noticed my beardie (Freckles) wasn't moving right, he was carrying himself very low to the floor and was unusually quiet. Prior to this he had been 'running' around (I've mentioned it before where if you're in the room he will run around the viv, climb the walls, run along the...

Thanks for your reply, I did wonder that. Also just watched the two video's on head bobbing & waving, and what he does is mimicking this only against the glass? Could it be that? I know that my torts are a lot 'friskier' when they wake from hibernation and tend to show dominance....

Hi, me again (well you lot are so helpful!!!! :notworthy: ) Freckles has woken from his brumnation, full of beans. He is a lot friendlier before - he will sit on me for quite a while now!! He's still being picky with his food (he's a man!), and when offeed locusts will eat 1! (Before he'd eat...

Hi, Freckles woke from brumnation at beginning of week but as of yet he still hasn't eaten, I've tried greens and livefood - he doesn't show any interest...is this normal??? I've given him regular baths which he's loving at the moment (he hated them before the big sleep :shock: ) and have seen...

Thanks Guys, Olivia you too were really supportive and its evry much appreciated xx He still isn't showing any interest in his food - I tried locusts tonight but he wasn't haven't any of it...I assume he will eat soon....

Just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped and supported me and Freckles through his brumnation. He suddenly woke up yesterday and I came in the room to find him basking on his rock, so gave him a nice long soak and after him (ahem) thanking me by showing me just how black his...

Wow, fantastic photo's - thank you for sharing. They all looked like they had a brilliant home when they were with you, very well cared for :D The Box turtle's markings are beautiful, loving Astro's smile in the 3rd pic, and the close up of Zoom eating the dandie in pic 2, brilliant!

Again thank you! You would be most welcome down here (I think you'll find also a lot warmer!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: ) If ever you're down this way gis a shout and I'll put kettle on! :wink: So I guess it's now a waiting game??? Wait for him to decide to wake up and join us :shock: One more...

I'm sure its a 'he' and he was 2yrs old in May. I'm convinced he's brumating..... he does tick most if not all the boxes, I've looked at other caresheets and they all virtually say the same. Really appreciating your polite replies...feeling a bit battered elsewhere!!! Know where I'll come in...