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  1. andyhubbert

    Weight loss/not growing

    Hi I have a Hermanns Tortoise. I think he’s male but still unsure as he’s only 2. I am doing 2 weekly weighs with him now. I weighed him when I got him about 4 weeks ago and he was 101g weighed him a week later and he was 105g and SCL was 8cm Just weighed him today and he’s 101g and SCL...
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    Lighting help for indoors

    Hi So I have a table setup with a MVB at the hot end and good temps however because of the position of the table the cold end tends to be quite shaded. Just wondering if this is okay? Or should I add light to the cold end too? If I should add light what should I buy? I have a 2 year old...
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    Struggling with variety

    Hi So basically my tort loves clover and kale. Tried to introduce plantains and he likes ribwort but won’t touch broadleaf plantain or thistle. Occasionally even turns his nose up at dandelion!! Basically looking for ideas of things I can feed that torts go mad for to try and encourage...
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    What are these??

    Hi So I have a lot of tort friendly plants in my garden but I have these which I just can’t identify can anyone help and let me know if they are safe! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
  5. andyhubbert

    Hermanns owners UK

    Hi Any fellow Hermanns owners in the UK? Looking to maybe start a breeding programme once mine is old enough (looking like a male at the moment) Be good to breed some UK babies who are healthy and good for those looking to get into torts in the UK! Well better than those pet shop imports!
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    Outdoor enclosure

    Looking to do an outdoor enclosure for a tiny Hermanns tortoise. Would a sandpit of 30” by 30” (76x76cm) be a decent size or not? He’s 2 and male so quite small Thanks
  7. andyhubbert

    Spending a lot of time in the cold end

    Hi Firstly I’m new to all this and I have done my research prior to buying my Hermanns (called Tim) I suppose I’m really scared something is up with him. I’ve had him for 2 days now. The first day he was pretty active but today he has been really subdued. He’s up in the corner and has...
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