Tortoise climbing and scratching corners

[ryanD]

I've had my hermanns tortoise for about 2 weeks now and he will not stop scratching at his corners and trying to climb up them. It's gotten concerning because he has already flipped himself once. I've given him several different surfaces to try to keep him occupied but nothing is working.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Have you let him outside his enclosure? Indoors or out? What size is his enclosure?

 

[SinLA]

I've had my hermanns tortoise for about 2 weeks now and he will not stop scratching at his corners and trying to climb up them. It's gotten concerning because he has already flipped himself once. I've given him several different surfaces to try to keep him occupied but nothing is working.

How big is his enclosure?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Hello and welcome! Some more information on how you’re keeping them would be good.

What are your temperatures like? Ie basking spot?(directly under the bulb) overall day temps? Night temps?
What sized enclosure is it?
What kind of lighting/heating are you using? Packaging photos are great if you have them.
What kind of indoor uv?
How’s your humidity?

Any additional info plus photo(s) of your full set up, along with one of your tortoise would be much appreciated and can help us advise🙂

 

[Tom]

I've had my hermanns tortoise for about 2 weeks now and he will not stop scratching at his corners and trying to climb up them. It's gotten concerning because he has already flipped himself once. I've given him several different surfaces to try to keep him occupied but nothing is working.

Hello and welcome. We'll be happy to offer suggestions once we get a little more info.