herman tortoise

Hi everyone, looking for substrate advice. My 3 month old Hermann’s tortoise recently got a respiratory infection, after a vet examination she also noticed he was a bit dehydrated and recommended me changing his current substrate (coconut fiber, she mentioned it was drying) to damp paper towels...

Hello I’m trying to find a better substrate for my 1 year old western Hermann tortoise than just coco coir I was thinking of adding some plants to make her enclosure look better and make her enjoy exploring it but the coco coir on its own is not structured and strong enough to let a plant...

Hello everyone, I’ve ordered a 12% T5 uvb light for my baby Herman tortoise which will be arriving soon, and was wondering how long to leave it on for. Would 3 hours a day be enough? I plan on placing the uvb light 16 inches away from the substrate and apparently will give a reading of around...

recently i discovered eggs in my garden but they were not burried they were just laid on grass i saw a couple of holes that i think mother tried to dig but she didnt for some reason. now i have 4 eggs just laying in garden I dont know if they will survive the wether .it just started raining and...

hello fellow tortoise owners I’ve got a 9 month old western Hermann tortoise and was wondering by how much she should be growing monthly in weight and length. And when I should weigh her. At the moment I weigh her on the 2nd day of every month. I would appreciate any advice and support/ feedback...

Hi, I currently live at home and have my 3 year old Hermanns. When I’m not home my mom likes to try to take him outside even though I’ve asked not to unless someone is going to keep a close eye on him while he’s out. Long story short I came home and assumed my tortoise was sleeping in his dome...

Hello tortoise friends! New to the forum and hoping you can share your vast tortoise-y knowledge! I'm in panic mode right now! I got this little guy a few months ago, hatched July 2022. I was looking back at his weigh in day pics and noticed his spinal scutes are progressively moving off to...

Hello everyone! Just looking for some thoughts here as I believe my tortoise is healthy just some curious questions. I noticed he/she has some white skin built up around his nails on the back legs. Is this stuck shed or is the skin just growing with the nails. I don’t have an age but I...

I have a question regarding water dish. I clean and replace new water for my tortoise everyday. The problem is he will step on it right after I cleaned the dish. I never saw him drink the dirt water. Will they still drink it after they stepped on it? If not, then the water dish is useless🥲

Hello all, I am struggling with finding the correct UVB bulb and fixture for my Western Hermann’s tortoise. I currently have a 10.0 UVB bulb in a dual repti zoo dome fixture because my tortoise was a baby and in a small enclosure. Now that he’s getting larger I upgraded his enclosure and am...

What substrate should I use for my Eastern Hermann Tortoise? I was using coco fiber but then it got all in his water and now i’m using coco husk and he absolutely loves burrowing in it, but i’m not sure if that’s the best option. Recommendations?

Hi Hermann parents - anyone from New York/New York city with success brumating hermanns outdoors all year? Would love to hear from you. I have a clutch of adult 6 that I’ve always brought in but now considering brumating.

Just a quick question I need to know if my Herman Tortoise is healthy? It’s developed these patches on the scutes..?

Could someone tell me if my Herman is western or eastern please… I’m pretty positive it’s a Herman Any age guesses ?

Hello all. I have a Hermanns tortoise, she's about 9 and I've had her almost 4 years. She hasn't been eating the past 4 days, and I'm getting worried. She always ate before, she gets soaks every other day, and her temp and humidity are in the recommended range. Any ideas on why she would stop...

Nugget my 1 year old Hermann's tortoise just got her home upgraded from her old Home Depot Cement mixing tub, to a new 6×2ft enclosure! It's still definitely a work in progress and it looks a little janky for the moment, but she's loving all the extra space! Can't wait to keep decorating it🐢💚

My Tortoise (Tortilla) has just turned 3 and has rapidly outgrown the first enclosure that we made for her. I've asked around on the forum and apparently, she is already quite large for her age. The plan: I have chosen a space for her enclosure (About 3 ½ feet by 7 ½ feet.) Her substrate will...

Hello all, I currently live in an apartment and am getting my first tortoise next month. I would say about every 3ish months we have a fire drill or someone in the building accidentally sets off the fire alarm. I was curious what anyone would recommend transporting a young tortoise in that will...

Hello! I am getting a Hermann’s tortoise in July and am trying to research a variety of weeds and plants that my tortoise will be able to eat. I just purchased Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis and three African violets. I also purchased seeds for cat grass that include oat grass, rye grass, and a few...

Hello community!! I'm looking at doing a garden project full of edible plants and flowers for a Hermann tortoise I want to get it right and full of varieties. She loves her strawberries so I will be adding them but I don't know about edible flowers please help