hermanns

Hi guys internet info is conflicting so I'd like to know from those who actually own torts ... I have a 4 yr old Hermanns with an indoor and outdoor enclosure. We put him outside when the weather is fine so he can stomp around. His outdoor run is much bigger than his indoor one and its good...

What does your tortoise actually DO all day? Here's a day in the life of my Kevin :) BONUS: a quick video of me setting up his new indoor table top enclosure. Follow for updates! https://www.instagram.com/tortoisekev/

My name’s ‘H’. I own a 9 year old, beautiful Eastern Hermanns Tortoise. (I’ve just bought ‘it’, (not sure if it’s a girl or boy), a new tortoise table, as it managed to dig a hole through its last enclosure.) I’ve joined the forum to: - Find out about optimum temperatures for my tortoises new...

I’m new to this forum but looking for some help for my little tortoise Arlo. He is around 3 years old I’ve had him for about a year and a half now and he’s been perfect up till now. he’s always been a good eater and constantly been up and about in his tortoise table. For the past couple weeks...

Want to get a T8 UVB tube. What percentage and wattage do I need for my 8 month old hermanns? I'm planning on attaching it about 10" away from the substrate and want to get a reflector attachment as well. There will be no mesh wire in the way of light. Thanks

Hello We bought Tolstoy from a breeder, as he had some juvenile Horsfields for sale and we liked their smallness and hardiness. All the research we did to look after a tort was based on this breed. When the tortoise was delayed the guy offered us a Hermanns instead, ready to go. We said no...

I am a new tortoise owner. Very beginner so I have a lot of questions. I have a baby Hermann's which is about 6 months old. I've done my research but I still got confused or maybe still suffering from information overload. I have few questions: 1. Humidity - What is the right humidity for a...

I've posted a couple of times recently about how much my tortoise seems to want to climb over or up everything - his pot, the plants, even up the walls. It doesn't appear to be because he's trying to get out necessarily, and I have been partially reassured reading other people's similar...

Hello! I’ve been searching info for weeks and often end up on this site so I thought I should finally join :) Our tortoise is just a baby and super adorable but the information available is inconsistent and pet stores are horrible; they nearly blinded our poor little guy with coil bulbs that...

Here's a little splurge of an update; posting here as to be open to insights, criticisms, etc. Okay where to begin, Since day 1 my substrate has had some gnats, I'd kept calm as they're just gnats - but this weekend I decided IPM has to be addressed as I've approached my closed chamber with a...

Hi everyone, Just looking for some comments/opinions on an idea I've been having. I'm building a new tortoise table for a young hermanns, and am thinking about constructing a small 'river' flowing through part of it, with a small pump to allow for a continuous flow. Not only would this provide...

Hi, I have a 20-month-old Hermann's tortoise. She/ he weighs about 110g. Is this to heavy? I feed her/ him once a day and if she/ he doesn't eat it in an hour, I take it out. Her/ his shell is 7.5 cm long and 6 cm wide. Is she/ he to big?

Can anyone tell me anything about this picture? I know healthy poop is suppose to be black and not watery. Just want to know what you guys think. Temperatures: Basking: 95F-100F Ambient: 80F-85F Cool: 75F-80F Diet: Dandelion Greens, Mazuri pellets, Collar greens, Kale (not too much), Romaine...

Hi everyone, This is going to be a long story, but basically I need help trying to workout what is wrong with my tortoise. I have been to the vets but everything they have suggested doesn't seem to be making any difference. BACKGROUND INFO: I have a 3 year old Hermanns tortoise, she lives...