Hi!
About two months ago I purchased a terminally ill russian tortoise from PetsSmart, after several vet visits it couldn't make it and passed away. I loved having my first tortoise and was very upset. Today I purchased a one month old Eastern Hermanns from a great breeder. It will be here in two weeks. If anyone can give me detailed information on not only how to care for a Hermanns but especially one so small? I read forums and how to pages but I always get better advice on here. The breeder said this is a hardy tortoise and requires the same day to day care as a russian. I do live in PA so the weather is cold half of the year, the enclosure will be inside. On nice sunny days i'm sure we can take supervised visits to the yard?
Any advice would be amazing, i'm sure i can use some equiptment i had for the russian but I want to be fully prepared when the baby gets here.
Thank you
About two months ago I purchased a terminally ill russian tortoise from PetsSmart, after several vet visits it couldn't make it and passed away. I loved having my first tortoise and was very upset. Today I purchased a one month old Eastern Hermanns from a great breeder. It will be here in two weeks. If anyone can give me detailed information on not only how to care for a Hermanns but especially one so small? I read forums and how to pages but I always get better advice on here. The breeder said this is a hardy tortoise and requires the same day to day care as a russian. I do live in PA so the weather is cold half of the year, the enclosure will be inside. On nice sunny days i'm sure we can take supervised visits to the yard?
Any advice would be amazing, i'm sure i can use some equiptment i had for the russian but I want to be fully prepared when the baby gets here.
Thank you