Recent content by jenbear

HermanniChris (Chris Leone) gets my vote for honest, reputable and great care of his animals. This from personal experience. I bought Bob, a healthy Eastern Hermann, from him as a baby. He is 3.5 years old now weighing in at 911 grams and 7.25" carapace. Very healthy and active tortoise. Chris...

I recently had a bad experience and lost my eastern hermann's tortoise that I bought from backwater reptiles after only 3 months. I talked to Chris Leone from Hermanni Haven after researching and deciding he was the best and most knowledgeable about Hermann tortoises. He was so helpful and gave...

I'll get some recent pics. I planted some newly sprouted greens so he can graze when he wants. I'll send them tomorrow if I remember to get the pics tonight!

He's cute too, love his shell. what's your baby's name?

Thanks Alex Z. The process with backwater reptiles was fine, although I wish I would've bought him from Chris Leone at Hermanni Haven or one of the other reputable breeders on here if only to know what his actual birthday is. I like the enclosure, but it takes a bit more work since I do choose...

I received Bob Nov 2 from Backwater Reptiles. The only thing I didn't like about the transaction is that they didn't know his birth date. It would have been nice to know for documentation purposes. He was 1.5" and weighed 19 grams when I got him. As of yesterday, he was 1.75" and weighs 21...