Hello, my boy Tank is a Hermann’s tortoise who is around 11 years old. I’ve had him since I was little and was NOT educated on how to properly take care of him, and have recently been nonstop researching and building a better environment for him for the past two years. I want my tort to have the...
My 4 year old hermanns tortoise has been making a whistling sounds the last couple days. There are no signs of respiratory infection- eyes are clear, nostrils are clear. He is eating, drinking, bathing, pooping. The habitat is warm enough with various temps, it’s humid and a more dry side…...
Bonjour,
Ma tortue d'Hermann (Testudo hermanni), pesant 1,3 kg, a expulsé un parasite. Le vétérinaire lui a ensuite administré du fenbendazole (Panacur) à la dose de 100 mg/kg (130 mg au total).
Depuis lors, elle est complètement immobile, avec des mouvements désorientés et incapable de se...
Hello! Meet Loki, my herman tortoise!
He is kept in a tortoise table which is usually around 60-70% humidity and 25-30 celcius.
He has top soil which I change every 3 months, and his diet consists of a mixed salad with vitamin powder.
His behaviour seems completely normal, he is very active...
Does anyone have any information on MorphMarket in Memphis TN? I live near that area and I am thinking of buying a tortoise from them. Wanted to know if they were a good breeder.
Hello,
I have read a few threads about Salmonella on this site and my general understanding is that it's okay as long as you practice proper hygiene. However, just checking if there is any further advice?
I am planning to buy a tortoise but live with someone who is immunocompromised - would...
Boy or girl ?
Also I was wondering if anyone could give me an age references based on the size in comparison to a tortoise you know the age of.
Thank you!