hermanns

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...

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/

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...

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...