HermannsJake
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Hi there, this is my first post here! I’ve used the site before but never made an account.
I am currently the happy owner of a 8 month old western hermann’s tortoise. My auntie has a 68 year old sulcata who she’s had since she was 14. I’d like to get a couple as her one is really personable. I live in the Kent in England (30 minute drive to the coast from my house) where the average temp in the summer is around 18°C - 27°C. I could easily knock up a suitable insulated house for them in the winter and cooler times but that’s not my worry. Here we have: mice, rats, grey squirrels, rabbits, merlin hawks, buzzards and the very occasional badger. Would any of those creatures cause any threat to a 2 year old sulcata? My main concern is when they brumate but the shed would be secure. The grey squirrels are spiteful bugas at the best of times and they’re probably my main concern. Would they pose a threat, or would any of the other creatures? We have badgers but I’ve only ever seen one walk past my driveway. Security from people isn’t an issue either.
Cheers, Jake
I am currently the happy owner of a 8 month old western hermann’s tortoise. My auntie has a 68 year old sulcata who she’s had since she was 14. I’d like to get a couple as her one is really personable. I live in the Kent in England (30 minute drive to the coast from my house) where the average temp in the summer is around 18°C - 27°C. I could easily knock up a suitable insulated house for them in the winter and cooler times but that’s not my worry. Here we have: mice, rats, grey squirrels, rabbits, merlin hawks, buzzards and the very occasional badger. Would any of those creatures cause any threat to a 2 year old sulcata? My main concern is when they brumate but the shed would be secure. The grey squirrels are spiteful bugas at the best of times and they’re probably my main concern. Would they pose a threat, or would any of the other creatures? We have badgers but I’ve only ever seen one walk past my driveway. Security from people isn’t an issue either.
Cheers, Jake