Alice, one of our more elderly boarders, had a relaxing stay with us this week — and surprised her owners by laying eggs shortly after returning home!

Tortoises are reptiles, which means they lay eggs. Even without a male present, females can still lay unfertilised eggs! 🐢🥚

Well done, Alice ♥️

Cycling your axolotl tank is crucial for their health. It involves growing beneficial bacteria to break down harmful waste like ammonia. The process takes 6-8 weeks, but adding used filter media or live plants can help speed it up. Regular water testing ensures safe levels for your axolotl.

“Did you know axolotls can regenerate entire limbs, parts of their heart, and even sections of their brain? These ‘walking fish’ (which are actually amphibians) are basically the superheroes of the animal kingdom!” #axolotl

Our third batch of Leucistic juvenile axolotls have just been delivered to Deans fish room Derby! Feel free to pop in and talk to the guys there who are very knowledgeable on all things aquatic. #axolotls

Planning an Easter getaway? We offer boarding and home visits for small animals. Visit our website for details and contact us via Facebook or our enquiry form to check availability.

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New Care Sheets from @littledolittle.bsky.social for tortoises, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters 🐭

🐾 The Importance of Nail Trimming for Guinea Pigs 🐾

Overgrown nails can cause pain and health issues. Trim them every 1–2 weeks to keep your guinea pig happy!

Peanut arrived with curled nails, but with gentle trimming, we restored his comfort 💕

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A great Christmas gift idea! #gardening #christmasgift #kids

The wonderful Ozzy recently passed his final assessment to be a hearing dog and here he his showing off his super soundwork during training 🐶🐾

You'll see Ozzy alerting to the doorbell and the cooker timer, as well as performing the danger signal to a smoke alarm.