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The Tortoise Trust is an international educational and research organisation dedicated to the welfare and conservation of tortoises and aquatic turtles.
The Tortoise Trust is an international educational and research organisation dedicated to the welfare and conservation of tortoises and aquatic turtles.
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Wall PhotosUpdated about 5 months ago
Tortoises Seized Entering the UKUpdated about 8 months ago
Events
1 past eventSee All
- Tortoise Trust Training Workshop
Britania-Adelphi Hotel
Saturday, May 23 at 10:00am
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The first part of our extensive vivarium test, (which will include two well known vivarium kits and a tortoise table) is now available (PDF File
- Acrobat Reader Required) and may be downloaded from:
http://www.tortoisetrustforum.org/ttphot
The other units are now being tested and the res...ults from each will follow over the next couple of weeks.
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The Tortoise Trust E-News, is now being sent. Our free e-newsletter includes articles on the care and conservation of tortoises and turtles, rescue and rehoming updates, overseas project news, forthcoming events, and other special features. If you would like to receive the Tortoise Trust E-News, you can subscribe here...: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/activities/
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Due to the large number of African Leopard tortoises that have been seized by Customs, many adult and juvenile tortoises are now in need of permanent homes. If you're in the UK, and have the facilities to keep a larger, non-hibernating species, we can provide training and support. You can learn more about our rehoming... program here: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/activities/
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"Taking Care of Pet Tortoises" is a free 24 page booklet by the Tortoise Trust and the Jill Martin Fund for Tortoise Welfare and Conservation, which provides essential advice for all new tortoise keepers. To receive a printed copy post an A5 SAE to Tortoise Trust, BM Tortoise, London WC1N 3XX or download a PDF version ...here: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/Downloads/T
Tortoise Trust and the Jill Martin Fund for Tortoise Welfare and Conservation are conducting a survey to establish the experience of people who have purchased a tortoise or turtle in the UK in the past three years. The data we collect will help us better target our camp
Tortoise Trust has had the most wonderful surprise today. Tarquin, an elderly Iberia who came to the Tortoise Trust blinded by frost damage has recovered his eyesight! Having been unable to see or feed himself since emerging from hibernation, he suddenly looked up and s
Tortoise Trust We are happy to announce that over half of the seriously ill tortoises from the Easter seizure are now recovered and being placed with Tortoise Trust foster carers. The remaining tortoises are also recovering nicely and should be released soon as well. Ma
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Description
This 1-day intensive school covers all essential aspects of maintaining tortoises and turtles in captivity. Good practical management flows from an understanding of the different biological requirements of species from diverse habitats. Desert species require a vastly different approach than animals from hum...id habitats, for example. These differences manifest in terms not only of temperature and ambient humidity needs, but also in terms of diet and homeostasis (water balance). A comprehension of these mechanisms is fundamental to designing optimum captive environments and in preventing environmental and nutritional problems. Specific topics covered in the course include:
* Tropical and temperate species management
* Terrestrial, semi-terrestrial and aquatic species management
* Behavioural and genetic compatibility issues
* Disease prevention and treatment protocols
* Working with rescued tortoises
* Handling techniques
* Running a rescue center and managing crisis situations
* Example case studies
* Nutritional management
It is intended that at the completion of this workshop you will possess a working knowledge of how to manage a tortoise or turtle collection efficiently and safely, and how to design and provide appropriate captive environments for a wide range of species.
Courses are presented by A. C. Highfield (author of "Keeping & Breeding Tortoises in Captivity", "Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping & Breeding Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles" and "Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles) and Nadine Highfield (author of "Keeping a Pet Tortoise") and typically commence at 10.00 am with a one hour break for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30. A buffet lunch and refreshments are included in the course price. Vegetarian options available. The course finishes at 4.30 p.m.
Cost: Non Tortoise Trust members 90.00 UK Pounds, Tortoise Trust Member 75.00 UK Pounds
Please note that we need advance reservations. You can book here:
http://www.easycatalog.net/home/tortoise
Time:10:00AM Saturday, May 23rd
Location:Britania-Adelphi Hotel
