Western Hermann’s? Good start?

[Kelz0429]

Hi All!

I’m seriously considering this yearling Western Hermann’s as my first tortoise.

I’m fairly convinced it is actually a Western. But I’m hoping to get confirmation. I’m also curious how it is looking as far as its start is concerned.

Any thoughts/advice is welcomed! Thanks!

 

[Tom]

Hi All!

I’m seriously considering this yearling Western Hermann’s as my first tortoise.

I’m fairly convinced it is actually a Western. But I’m hoping to get confirmation. I’m also curious how it is looking as far as its start is concerned.

Any thoughts/advice is welcomed! Thanks!View attachment 370956View attachment 370957

We'd need to see the plastron to confirm western, but it does have the golden cheek spot and vibrant colors.

Read through this thread at least twice, and look for the temperate species care sheet near the bottom. It will help you avoid a lot of frustrating mistakes:

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[Kelz0429]

We'd need to see the plastron to confirm western, but it does have the golden cheek spot and vibrant colors.

Read through this thread at least twice, and look for the temperate species care sheet near the bottom. It will help you avoid a lot of frustrating mistakes:

Info For New People. Please Read This First.

Hello and welcome to tortoiseforum.org! We are all glad you are here! There is no other forum like this anywhere. We have tens of thousands of members from all over the world ranging from kids with their first tortoise to people who have been breeding and keeping high end tortoises since the...

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Thank you so much, Tom! Here is the only photo I have of the plastron. Does it help?
Is there evidence of pyramiding already?