baby hermanns

  1. Melodieyy

    Baby Hermans tortoise basking temp

    Hello, I purchased a baby hermanns tortoise this weekend from the reptile convention I went to and I was wondering what her basking temps should be at? I’ve seen so many variations but I want to be sure that I get it right. I’ve seen 90-95 but I’ve also seen 95-100. What should it be? She is...
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    like climbing
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    haha, peeking
  4. P

    Cute pic of Tortellini having a poolside snack 😊

    living the good life 💕🌱
  5. T140140

    Impaction advice please!

    Hi everyone, I have a teeny little hermans (Norman) who has been impacted. First vet I went to was very calm, explained the situation and gave me lactulose (laxatives) and reptoboost for nourishment. Told me to bathe him and only feed him watery food with lactulose on it. If it hadn't cleared...
  6. R

    Is it ok to take baby Hermanns tortoise into the garden?

    Hello, I recently purchased a baby Hermanns tortoise and I was wondering whether it's ok for me to take him into the garden because the weather is good at the moment. I understand that I have to be extremely careful to not lose him, as tortoises can run, but other than that is it ok? I have not...
  7. B

    Hermann skin problems

    We have had our Hermanns tortoise for around a year now, he is roughly two years old. He appears fit and healthy, eats a varied diet and is bathed daily. Lately he has been spending more time under his heat lamp and I have noticed changes to his skin around his backend. Is anyone able to advise...
  8. A

    Please help! New owner, have questions

    Hello you all! I am a new tortoise owner and I love this forum! First the backstory and plain information, in case you are going to ask about all the usual things: We got two 4,5 months old hermann’s tortoises about a week ago and the pet shop owner told us that it was fine to have them...
  9. P

    Looking for a safe and caring breeder!!

    Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for tortoise breeders in the United States. I’m from Minnesota but am unable to find a breeder anywhere remotely close to me. I’m still not 100% sure on the species of tortoise I’m planning on getting yet, but looking into Russians and Hermanns (as I’m...
  10. B

    Closed Chamber Enclosure for Hermann's Tortoise

    Hello, I'm researching/preparing to get my first Hermann's Tortoise. I'm looking for advice on an indoor enclosure. After doing much research, I'd like to go with the closed chamber/high humidity at least for the first year or so. I really want something that is aesthetically pleasing, as it...
  11. M

    New Baby Herman tortoise

    I got my baby in the mail today! He seems to be okay, but he isn't really moving around a ton. I have the heat and light lamp. He has water and food but he is so small Im not sure he can get to them. Also my substrate seems difficult for him to move over. Is this because its the wrong substrate...
  12. Dennisshell4

    Dennis isn’t eating

    I’ve recently bought a baby Hermann Tortoise. I’ve had him for 5 days now and he hasn’t eaten or drank anything as far as I know. I’ve tried feeding him iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber along side his vitamin and calcium pellets. All he does is sleep! Any suggestions on what might the issue...
  13. S

    New Tortoise Member - Hermann's Dalmatian

    Please welcome our new Hermann's Dalmatian Tortoise Babies!! "HQ" (Hankers-Qunari) and "Cookie Crumbs McGee". They are 11 weeks and 2 days today. HQ loves to roam and explore and Cookie loves to dig and make us search daily. These are our daughters' pets and we all love them. They have a...
  14. L

    New tortoise parent need advice please

    Hello everyone, I bought two hermann tortoises 2 months old two days ago. I have all the equipment the seller advised . One settled straight away and eat almost immediately the other had nothing on day one or two and has only eaten a tiny bit today. I have bathed them both, the one that has...
  15. Brimstonefox

    Sexual behaviour in juvenile Hermans

    Hi, My 3 month old Hermanns have been displaying some behaviour that seems to be sexual (see video). Is this sexual or bullying and should I separate them to protect the object of the advances?
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