hermann tortoise

Hi guys I’ve never used a forum before so excuse me if I’m clueless but wanted to introduce my hermanns tortoise Tortuga ? we got him last October #tortoise

Our little Eastern Hermann's Bo is officially 3months yesterday so we decided to weigh him for the first time since he's been home with us (two weeks now!)—he weighs about 25g!

Any tips on what to do with this beak? This is a rescue I have had for a few months. Each month I slowly dremmel the top beak back not wanting to cause too much distress. But I’m not sure if I should attempt to do the bottom beak at the sides. I dont want to break/dislocate her jaw. So far I...

My Female Hermanns tortoise FINALLY passed a blockage that we've been managing for weeks! We are relieved, but the vet warned us that we may still not be out of the woods - depending on whether or not the blockage did any harm to her intestines. She is on antibiotics for another week at least...

Hello! I have been interested in adding a tortoise to my family for the last year, after a lot of research I am ready! I’m interested in a Hermann or Leopard (hatchling-yearling) I prefer purchasing from an experienced and honest owner/breeder. Any in/near Michigan? I live in Grand Rapids but...

..... and he looks like he's not too happy about it. Oops...

My hermann tortoise is getting ready for hibernating and has starved for 3 weeks now. I was going to put him away today or tomorrow but the weather is too warm.. my loft and shed are both 11/12° I also don’t have a spare fridge for a last resort. I’m not sure whether to start feeding him again...

I’ve starved my hermann tortoise for 3 weeks now. He’s ready for hibernation however the temperatures outside are still too warm (12 degrees) and he hasn’t slowed down at all. He’s a small hermann he weighs 970g. I’m not sure whether to start feeding him again and hibernate him later in the...

Grumpy kid?

Asking $600 for everything listed including Torts. We are moving out of state, located in Las Vegas NV; pictures available upon request. List of Items Included Item Quantity Eastern Hermann’s Female Juvenile Tortoise (Breeder) 9 years old 1 Eastern Hermann’s Male Juvenile Tortoise (LLL...

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...

Hi! My hermann's tortoise is currently 2 or so years old and has been showing signs of pyramiding. I've tried everything I know and was hoping could get any advice here since I don't know many people with expertise. I feed her a "spring mix" and always take out the spinach as well as a mix of...

Hi! So I’m new to this page but have been reading a lot of other queries/advice etc on here whilst having my two Herman’s since August 2019. They are both 4 years old (roughly), one male (called Blitz) and one female (called Daisy) 2 weeks ago Daisy laid 5 eggs for the first time ever. It was...

Hi everyone, This is Frank our dwarf Hermann tortoise, he is 2 years old and recently we have noticed his shell has been pyramiding. We feed him fresh crispy lettuce (With calcium and nutrobal - every other day) every day, alongside his tortoise mix food - but he doesn’t really eat much of...

Hi, everyone! I am new to tortoise keeping, but I have been keeping geckos and skinks for a couple years prior to this, so not that of a noob:D I currently own two Eastern Hermann hatchlings, both about 5cms in length. Would like to learn more about these fascinating animals and receive advices...

Hi, I'm new to this forum but I have owned my Hermann Tortoise, Shearer for 8 years. Recently, she has started scratching at the sides of his tortoise table enclosure again and just looks like she wants to come out and explore. Which I let her - for a few hours at time and I always ensure she is...

Hi! Was just wondering if this is normal? Pumpkin has been having some ridging to her plastron, she will be one year in July. I have her on mixed coco coir, cypress mulch and some areas of Pete moss and spaghnum moss, with a humid hide. Humidity ranges from 50-70 with a basking area and temps...

Hi!! I am getting a beautiful western hermann in the next week. She is my dream tortoise, I at first ending up buying a zoo med tortoise house, but I have noticed the benefits of a closed chamber enclosure. I am wanting the best care of my little one, I do want to make sure her lighting is...

Hey friends!! So - I am pretty new to the whole tortoise ownership thing and I want Chelóna to be the best and healthiest she can be. Baby Ninja is about 7 months old. I just weighed her for the first time. She was about 124g/4.35oz. I am afraid I am coddling her or feeding her too much :( I...

This is my first time posting so please bear with me. I have weeds growing naturally around my garden that I would love to give to my torts however I have 3 dogs that use the garden for their business... Is it safe to feed the weeds to the torts? (The ones that are not toxic obviously) Also...