Hello. After a ton of research, creating a large enclosure and making sure I did “everything right” I purchased a male Hermann’s tortoise from a local reptile shop. I knew he most likely wasn’t captive bred but I was really worried that buying one online wouldn’t be legit. My tortoise name was Clive and I loved him. He was such a joy in my life!! The family enjoyed watching him walk around our sunroom for some exercise, boop his nose on our fingers and eat dandelions. Sadly a few days ago I found him dead after only 4 months. Temp, food, lighting, substrate, soaking… all was done by following books, the reptile shop owner advice and online. It was shocking thinking you’re going to have a pet for years and he only live for months. I was told he was around 4 years old but he was 6 inches long so maybe that was incorrect? He loved to burrow but I did notice him burrowing more in the last few weeks. Anyways still heartbroken over here… took me 40 years to realize how awesome tortoises are and then he passed. Any thoughts? Also I would really appreciate reputable names where I could purchase a captive bred tortoise.