Eastern Hermanns Enclosure Plants

[Mike K]

Hello everyone I have a hatchling E. Hermanns Looking for Safe Plants for the enclosure for hides and humidity. Any suggestions appreciated Thanks

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Hello! Hopefully you might find this housing thread useful! People are often sold the wrong bulbs and set ups so I’d definitely use this to double check everything! You’d be surprised how common it is! This thread covers correct equipment(uvb, heating bulbs, lighting etc), correct levels, importance of a closed chamber for younger tortoises(only way to maintain the humidity you need), appropriately maintaining the humidity, safe substrates, there’s lots of visual examples for everything and a really handy diet link to check out! Under the wildflower section you might find some indoor plants that will work in your enclosure, just bear in mind store bought plants need a 6-12month quarantine period. If going with a greenhouse, the lower the ceiling height, whilst still allowing for recommended bulb height, the better! But I’ll include more closed chambers below

Housing young Russian/Herman

Hello there! In this thread, I’m going to include some information on an effective way to tackle a starter set up/a way you can build a bigger size once your baby is an adult. I know it looks a lot to go over, I like to make sure all bases are covered, I’m happy to break down any information...

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This includes some different closed chamber options, some work better than others

Visual inspiration

Hi guys! I’ve had some lovely messages complimenting me on my care sheets I made for all the visuals they include! That makes me so happy because as a visual learner myself, that was my goal🥰 I’ve recently had some requests for some more visual inspiration for set ups that can house babies/...

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Lastly this one is really good to go over and have on hand! it’ll help you avoid the wrong bulbs, substrates, housing etc, I always encourage double checking purchases on the forum too before buying

Common keeping errors

Hello everyone! I’d been a long time lurker on this site long before joining just under a year ago now, over that time I’ve seen these husbandry issues come up time and time again, sometimes with dire consequences☹️ I thought this thread might serve as a good visual guide for these common...

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Hope this all helps! Please feel free to ask any further questions! Welcome to the forum

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

You might find this website helpful:

The Tortoise Table - Home

The Tortoise Table plant database and resource site for Tortoise owners

www.thetortoisetable.org.uk

 

[Mike K]

I have the uvn and heat taken care or (Arcadia) looking to add a few plants just dont want anything to harm him

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I have the uvn and heat taken care or (Arcadia) looking to add a few plants just dont want anything to harm him

Perhaps, the easiest plant for the enclosures is the spider plant. Get an established plant from a store, repot it in a clean organic soil and then you can add freshly grown plantlets to the tortoise enclosure. Better to use small pots and not to plant directly in substrate - this will protect plants a bit.

Also, you can try growing chia seeds (you can buy them in grocery stores). Soak them for 1-2 hours in water and sow. In a couple of days you'll get a lot of sprouts.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Also, you can try growing chia seeds (you can buy them in grocery stores). Soak them for 1-2 hours in water and sow. In a couple of days you'll get a lot of sprouts.

I have grown water cress similarly, but you have to note that it is part of the brassicacae family (contains goitrogens).