The Tortoise Shop Ltd

The Tortoise Shop Ltd The Tortoise Shop is now closed. Links to advice sheets can be found in pinned post. Thank you

Permanently closed.

We are a registered breeder and have a number of breeders, breeding exclusively for The Tortoise Shop, located throughout the UK so that all of our tortoises are UK captive bred. This allows our customers to trust in us to home happy and healthy tortoises. We have a team of experts in the office Monday to Friday who are always happy to give help and advice to customers and members.

Good evening, I know it's been a good while since The Tortoise Shop ceased trading, but it has come to our attention tha...
13/06/2024

Good evening, I know it's been a good while since The Tortoise Shop ceased trading, but it has come to our attention that, naturally, our website name has since been sold on. This happens, and isn't an issue, as it is currently, simply an information page. I have not read through the information to see if the articles are worth paying attention to. The problem we have is, there is a "meet the team" page. This page is copied from an older version of our website, as myself (Natalie) and Gemma removed it when we were made redundant. This new "tortoise shop" website has this page in their "about" section, claiming that Gemma and I are part of this "new" website. It even includes our old photos from over 10 years ago 🙈.
Please be aware that Gemma and I have not been in the business of tortoises since our final farewell post on this page, where we created a document to help you with all your tortoise needs.
Please see below the exact introduction I wrote well over 10 years ago. If you need tortoise advice, please see our Google documents, with extensive FAQs

29/10/2022

Don't fall for misinformation, just because it's from a "reliable" source and plastered throughout social media (example linked below and addressed in this post). Our advice is still accessible via our pinned post. (At time of writing, TTS website is still running too). You've not been left to fend for yourself, the answers to your questions are there 😊

As much as tortoises love Dandelions, they are a moderation feed. What is correct is foraging will always keep costs down, as well as buying seeds and growing your own flowers indoors.

DO NOT feed fruit and veg to your Mediterranean and russian species (Hermanns, Horsfield, Marginated, Spur-thigh). Most lettuces also lack basic nutrition and should be fed in moderation.

Moss is damp, the above tortoises don't need moss,/damp substrate, reusable or not.

Your vet does not always know what's best for your tortoise. They learned about tortoises long before the advice changed for the better and some didn't catch up with new research.

Do not cut off or reduce your tortoise's lighting to save money. It's integral to their health, and only as costly as having your lights on in the afternoon-late evening or leaving the landing/bathroom light on overnight. Combination bulbs will always be the most cost effective, as they last a year and are often covered by a warranty if bought from a reputable seller (not from Amazon or eBay).

**Link strictly as an example of the misinformation circulating, from places who should know better**

Just because a tortoise is surviving, it doesn't mean it's thriving. Use our pinned post if you are unsure of anything. Look after your shelled babies 🐢

https://www.exoticdirect.co.uk/news/quick-and-easy-ways-save-money-tortoise-owner?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=ways-to-save-tortoise&utm_content=ed-sharer

14/09/2022

In time, the website will no longer be available to view. We have compiled a series of files, to ensure the best care for your tortoise, whilst we're not around to help. Please make good use of the links below. Comments have been switched off; we will no longer reply to queries on this page. Thank you

Complete care booklet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tTQI1LSKuZ4Dx_s2napZynLyYPiGXrtgKRh5eduVnYc/edit?usp=sharing

FAQs only
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5oCQNR-LGMnrp4gI6czCZJ_HAVpjryOlukYtibNLKM/edit?usp=sharing

Hibernation only
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yxt2AnM09v3JW99-u6l2XS7AlYX6Qh1knWznHXx5FpE/edit?usp=sharing

14/09/2022

As many of you are aware, The Tortoise Shop is now closed. With the bad luck we've had with manufacturer/supplier delays within the last year, followed by the ceasing of our animal courier, we just weren't able to survive these difficult and increasingly uncertain times. This is also not a decision made by Gemma and me, contrary to popular belief, this was not our business, we worked within the company for many years, keeping things running for as long as we possibly could, from the low position we held and are just as sad to see it go, and at a loss for where we fit in the world right now.

We understand that there are many who will feel we are abandoning them in terms of care advice and after care for your tortoises. I apologise for not posting sooner. We have comprised a series of files to help you along your way. They will be posted in their own post, so as not to be lost in my ramblings. The settings on this page have also been adjusted, you may notice that there is no option to message us, this has been switched off. Comments have also been switched off, to allow this page to run, unmanned, for information only. It is all of our information, which we feel is important for those of you who have been victims of the "elite" tortoise keepers running groups and forums. This allows you to gain the information you need without outside influence. Leaving you free to do as you would like with the information, against all the online contradictions you may come across.

I apologise for going on. We'd like to thank you all for your continued support over the years. Some of you we'll never forget for the right reasons, I hope your tortoises continue to thrive.

Natalie and Gemma

**Edit** These tortoises are all sold, homed or booked in to go home next week. Thank you all for helping home these bab...
27/08/2022

**Edit** These tortoises are all sold, homed or booked in to go home next week. Thank you all for helping home these babies 😊

Final call for our 9 remaining Marginated hatchlings. 12 months old, almost 2 inches in length. There will be no more tortoises available after these are sold and homed. Thank you for your support over the years
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Link and prices in comments

"I can't shake the feeling that someone's watching us" 🤔
25/08/2022

"I can't shake the feeling that someone's watching us" 🤔

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23/08/2022

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Look at those little legs 🥰
09/08/2022

Look at those little legs 🥰

31/07/2022

Dandelions galore 😋

Please read our blog regarding our animal courier and the future of tortoise delivery https://www.thetortoiseshop.com/wa...
18/07/2022

Please read our blog regarding our animal courier and the future of tortoise delivery
https://www.thetortoiseshop.com/walkers-cease
Those who have outstanding orders were emailed prior to our notice being written

Pic for attention 🤭

Ever go back in your emails to try to figure out how long you've been using your mercury vapour bulb, trying to figure o...
14/07/2022

Ever go back in your emails to try to figure out how long you've been using your mercury vapour bulb, trying to figure out if it's time to replace it?
Well, Arcadia has you covered, with their lamp reminder service. You can find the QR code on their newer packaging or head to the link below.
No more writing the date on the box, then forgetting where you've put it 🤦
Www.arcadia-reptile.com/lamp-reminder

Does anyone else get as excited as I do, when they find a new foraging spot? I found this lovely field full of Plantain ...
23/04/2022

Does anyone else get as excited as I do, when they find a new foraging spot?
I found this lovely field full of Plantain and Deadnettle on my shortcut to vets last weekend (with one of my cats), not far from my house too 😁
We already have two types of Geranium, Viola, Pansy, Sow Thistle, Nipplewort, Forget-Me-Not and Dandelion growing in our garden, so the addition of these two, plus the flowers currently sprouting on the windowsill, gives plenty of variety 🌼🐢

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