Quick question, I have been incubating some Cherry Head eggs at 80% humidity and 85 degrees in vermiculite for a little over a month. Temps are stable as I have a separate temp controller and various thermometers.
I candled them but there is no sign of life…no veins at all. They are solid...
Seems more people like regular Mazuri but the label says it’s for forest or tropical tortoises.
I have a Hermann’s would the regular Mazuri be okay or would it be better to get Mazuri LS, Low Starch?
Thx
I’m looking to buy a Hermann’s tortoise and I keep coming across ads that say theirs are “well started.” Why exactly does it mean and is it a big deal if tortoises are “well started?”
Ive been on the lookout for some Hermann’s but came across some some Sri Lankan Star Tortoise hatchlings...
This little fella popped up at a local shelter and I was considering giving it a home but neither the shelter or I know what species it is. i wanna make sure we can provide the proper care before adopting.
Can anyone please ID it?
I’d like to get a group of adult Hermann’s but my kids want babies to grow out. We are still deciding but I’m a bit confused why baby and adult Hermann’s seem to go for the same price. Is that normal for torts? Only thing I can compare this is to isall the sulcata babies I see flooding the...
I’m currently looking at a group of 1.3 Eastern Hermann’s to purchase that are between 4” to 5.” The previous owner said they have been kept together with no issues and no mating behavior. However, I’m worried they are too small to breed and the females may get egg bound.
Should I keep the...
I’m new here and have been hoping to buy some Hermann’s or Greek tortoises from forum members but I’m not quite sure I understand how the “For Sale” section works.
It seems that shortly after a “For Sale” thread is posted, the thread is locked with a message at the bottom saying, “Not open for...
I am looking to purchase or adopt Hermann’s tortoises locally in California…preferably Western but okay with Eastern.
Would like adults but if I can’t find any locally, will be happy with babies as well. Please let me know
Our family has really fallen in love with tortoises and have been doing a ton of research and have already built a large enclosure that they can’t dig under and several hides and various microclimates. We’ve also planted lots of tortoise safe greens with auto drippers so we are ready to buy or...