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I have now found out what caused this. When hes really hyperactive he scratches himself up. I found it out a couple of days ago when he was really hyperactive and had managed to make small wounds on each side of his neck. It looks much better now, so I'm not too concerned anymore. Thank you all...

Anyone here who knows what this could be?

He has his own indoor enclosure, and he has not been outside since August. Im worried it could be an abscess..

Thanks for your answer! Any other opinions would be appriciated. The "wart" is a bit elevated, its not flat. It looks just like a wart or a blister. The other spot just looks like dark, hard skin.

A couple of weeks ago i noticed a dark spot on my torts neck. I thought it was just old skin that would fall off. This morning I noticed that it is still there, and has gotten bigger. It looks like a wart. What is this? It doen't look like hes affected by it now, he acts all normal, he has a...

Yes, the tort is paying the consequenses, but I'm pretty sure the owner is heartbroken and also has to deal with the consequences.

I have two male hermannis in separate enclosures. They have water, food, and their temperatures are good. No matter how much space I give them they keep running at the walls. They do this for several hours every day. And they are making so much noise that I cant stay in the same room without...

As far as I know.... You really just guess by its size and looks, but size may vary. If the tort has been fed food with high protein he will outgrow a tort on a normal diet. I have two hermannis, one 16 year old and one whose age is unknown. Previous owners told me he was 2, but I think he's...

I don't think there is anything to worry about. Activity-levels goes up and down all the time. Variations in the weather and time of year can have an impact on the torts behaviour also. I guess they also feel the differences in air pressure etc. Last week one of my torts slept in his...

Aldabra giant tortoise in Jerusalem Zoo July 2013

I found this thread while looking up info on gopher tortoises...... I dont't know what to say. People like this doesn't deserve to live. Whatever happens to these idiots I hope they never do something like this again.

That's awesome! I have noticed these movements. I always understood it had something to do with their breathing, but not more than that. Awesome info, thank you! And yes, in Norway turtles and tortoises are called skilpadde. I don't know the meaning of "skil", but it sounds like its a version...

Yeah, I know. It's really funny to me, and anyone else in Norway. I don't live in the most "Snowy" places in Norway, but we often get a feet of snow for a month or four. It's not problem-free too have tortoises in Norway though :/ They don't get to walk around outside enough...

Ah, cool. I didn't think of that... This is not a normal problem for norwegians :) Good luck on finding a solution!

Ok, thank you :) Anyone know more about this? At least it looks like they like it. This is how one of them is sleeping tonight :) He didn't even bother going into his hide :tort:

But where is she going to get ice cubes from if there is no electricity?

Hi, I am using a mix (50/50) of Repti bark and Aspen Snake bedding. Both from Zoo Meds. Is this ok for adult hermanns? Should I add something? Change everything? Keep it?

Not the best shot, but I think it was kind of funny :)

Ok, thank you Gus :) If anyone else knows anything about this, please let me know.