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Hi guys - long time no post! Just looking for some advice for keeping my Hermann's outside - I know there are some threads out there somewhere but I've had some trouble locating them. The UK climate is very temperamental, and I know that the most common advice is to provide an inside and...

Hi everybody, I have been a tort owner for around 4 months now, I’ve learned a lot so far and finally have an enclosure, lighting and heat set up that I’m happy with and that fits all requirements suggested by the forum. Due to the pandemic, I haven’t had the chance to book Turtwig in for a...

Hiya, Just wondering if anybody has any info sheets, websites around tortoise’ laying eggs etc - this isn’t to do with my tort personally, I’m just really interested in learning more about the topic and trust this website as a source of information. Thanks :)

Hellooo, I was wondering if anybody happened to have any diagrams, labelled pictures or examples of identifying new smooth growth on torts? Bit of a weird question - but I feel like alot of the more experienced members comment a lot on shell growth and whether it’s new or old, pyramiding or...

Helloooo, I recently upgraded Turtwig’s enclosure so I thought I’d give them a post - both for inspiration for new Tortoise owners & also, for any advice or suggestions from more experienced owners! Turtwig is around 9 months old and is now in a 5x3 foot closed vivarium, humidity levels remain...

I realised that I never fully introduced myself and just got right into posting threads when I joined. I saw another member introduce themselves earlier and thought I’d do the same! This is Turtwig, he/she is a July 2020 hatchling and is a complete character. Thanks for all your help in...

Evening folks. Could anybody by any chance attach, link or direct me to a guide for weight of a growing tort and/or how his shell should be growing (ie smoothly) Not particularly worried about either of these things - I’m sure my tort is doing well, but thought it’d be handy to have up near...

I just had a quick question regarding my little guy and his preferred area. Ever since I’ve gotten him, he has his favourite little corner, there’s a plant there that he LOVES to burrow under to nap throughout the day and sleep through the night - I’m assuming it’s because it’s humid and also...

Hiya guys! So my little Tort is extremely active, so active infact that I feel like he has gotten to the stage where he has explored most of his enclosure and starting to get bored. I decided to extend his enclosure, I was going to wait until he was older because of his size, but he loves to...

Hi guys. Noticed a little numb on my torts back leg today - I’m assuming tick by the looks of it but he is only a baby and hasn’t been outside so no idea where he may have come into contact with one - if it is a tick, how would I go about removing?

Hi guys, So my Tort woke up this morning and the firs thing I noticed was a couple bubbles blowing from his nose as he breathed - its been about an hour now and I havent noticed it since, his breathing is normal and behaviour wise he hasn't changed. I wanted some clarification on whether this...

Hello fellow Tort enthusiasts, First of all I wanted to say a massive thank you for the no BS, straight up answers to my previous questions - I had pretty much been convinced of the wrong information by other sources, so I appreciate the help in caring for my little guy. I basically wanted...

Hi all, I know this is a highly debated topic, but just wanted some no nonsense opinions on whether a vivarium or tortoise table is the correct choice for my little tort, the contradicting information can get a little frustrating. I know it can vary based on breed and age. My tort is a 1 year...

Hi guys, Relatively new Hermann’s owner - just a quick question for anybody who would like to offer advice. I did and continue to do ALOT of research into how to best keep my little guy, I pretty much have everything like temp, enclosure, meals and daily routine down to a T. But one think...