hermanns

Hi! I’m new to this forum, and a new baby Hermann’s owner. I got my tort (named Tiberius) on March 25th. I did a lot of research beforehand and everything has been going great so far, except for today. I went to visit my father for the day, and I called my my mother to see how my tortoise was...

Hi, I just noticed these patches of grey after soaking my hermanns tort I can’t tell whether this is normal because of the pattern or whether it’s something to worry about - I’ve not noticed it before but that might be because it is just his shell pattern? also those white lines between each...

Hello! I am new to tortoise keeping and am hearing a quiet popping sound from my tortoise. I bought a baby hermanns from a reptile expo about 3 months ago. And I was so excited I forgot to ask what his/her hatching date is. Im not sure on the gender yet but have been calling him a boy. I’m...

Hi guys, Relatively new Hermann’s owner - just a quick question for anybody who would like to offer advice. I did and continue to do ALOT of research into how to best keep my little guy, I pretty much have everything like temp, enclosure, meals and daily routine down to a T. But one think...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and share some new pics of Tortilla. He (maybe?) is almost 9 months old now and we've had a great time taking care of him and spending time with him everyday.

Tortellini (Eastern Hermann) is about 4-6 months old and is 76g. I keep him in a vivarium because it is terribly dry in the winter (like my own body is cracking because it’s so dry). It’s around 70%~80% at all times. Cool zone 28c, hot zone 33c, central 30c. He had sun soak time until early...

I am very excited that I finally got my hermanns tortoise baby today. It is a four months old well-started hatchling. And this is my first tortoise. I am trying to make sure the tempature I have in the enclosure is ideal for the baby hermanns. What should be the right temperature during day...

Please help torty gurus, my little 5 month old hermanns flips on his back all the time. He does it off anything I put in his enclosure (many times a day) until I find him and its so stressfull as I know this is so bad for them. I check him all the time and have a camera in his enclosure but I...

Hi! Im erik and my tort is Sally :) Ive had her now for 4 days and I think shes gettin along alright. This is my first tort and with all the conflicting info everywhere online I finally decided to register here with full confidence this community knows what theyre actually talking about lol i...

Rémy and I are still waiting for the final test results, but the vet suspected either gout or an infection. He´s a sweetheart and I´ll do everything to make him get better. He is active and eating well.

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Hi everyone! I am a new owner to a baby Hermanns, it has been 4 days since bringing baby home and I was given very little information when adopting him. I have done as much research as possible since bringing my new little family member home but I have so many questions and concerns. POOP...

Hello, My little Eastern Hermanns hatchling (4 months) is on a strict schedule and routine. He always wakes up and sleeps at the same time, his lights go on and off everyday at the same time (12 hour cycle). Tonight he randomly emerged from his hide around an hour before his light goes off for...

I am planning on getting a Hermann’s Tortoise. I was just wondering if the poop tends to smell bad, and does it dry up quickly. I really don’t want to have a smelly animal in the house so I wanna wondering if they smelled a lot.

I’ve been looking into getting my first tortoise for a few months now. I believe I have everything I need. I’m looking for a young Eastern Hermann’s. I’m extremely hesitant about online sellers and I’d love to be able to see where and how they’re kept before hand. Does anyone have any ideas?

I have a hatchling eastern hermanns and i was wondering if anyone else feeds pellets? I have the mazuri pellets but those are huge! I do soak them but would still like a smaller one. Also what are some good wild plants you guys have come across to feed your little ones in/around Wisconsin?

I have a 3 almost 4 year old Hermanns tortoise. For the past few months he has been sleeping constantly. The only time he becomes alert is when I physically wake him up and soak him and then he will bask for maybe 10 mins eat a tiny amount of food and go straight back into the part of his...

Hi dear tort owners! I don’t own a tortoise yet, but I’ll be adopting a Greek Hermann’s in a few weeks/months. Is it okay to take your tortoise for walks? Won’t it be stressed out in a new environment or getting him out of his enclosure? I’d love to take him/her out on walks near the side...

Hello, I was directed here from reddit. I have a beautiful Hermanns around 3 years old I believe, his name is Mongo. I received him a little over a year ago from a friend and I have been his owner ever since. He has grown a lot recently and is too big for his tank, I know they shouldnt be in...

Good day everyone. I am totally new and I am looking forward to having a Hermanns and a Russian Tortoise become part of my family. I have read a lot of forums but most of the questions / scenarios are different from where I am from so I am not sure if the advice / recommendations are applicable...