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Good evening. I have had 8 baby Hermans hatched over the last 4 years, the first 2 were and still are fine, but the last 6 have all had overshot bottom jaws/beaks. I have read a few old posts about this, is there any recent advice on why this happens or how if possible fixing this. This chap is...

My 2016 babies are showing signs of plastron shrinkage, 2017 babies are ok up to now. I have read a number of threads mentioning this and it seems as though I may be overheating the enclosure. I use the 'Tortoise Life' sand/soil substrate that is always moist and have a heat mat under their hide...

I have homes sorted for them already, some very young children who I understand could hurt them if left alone with them. Some going to adults, obviously they want their torts asap. But then my vet (who is a reptile and tortoise specialist) said don't let them go for at least 2 years. Whats that...