I’d personally say eastern but wait for a few others to confirm for youGetting this little guy or gal on the 30th! are they a western or eastern hermann?
The breeder just messaged me and said it’s a western aww you’re so sweet thank you! Will post more pics when they arriveI’d personally say eastern but wait for a few others to confirm for you
What a cutie!! Can you believe they’re sat there now with no idea what a wonderful new mom they have waiting for them! One that has put in so much work to get things perfectI’m so excited for the both of you and can’t wait to follow your journey
Ah cool! I’ll admit identifying subspecies isn’t my strong point lol, I hear the westerns grow up with such beautiful contrasting colours!The breeder just messaged me and said it’s a western aww you’re so sweet thank you! Will post more pics when they arrive
This tortoise looks quite nice, but is already beginning to show signs of pyramiding and you will need to be sure to raise it in a closed chamber with high humidity to prevent it from continuing.Getting this little guy or gal on the 30th! are they a western or eastern hermann?
We’ve all advised on how to get get everything set up, she has a greenhouse top set up at the readyThis tortoise looks quite nice, but is already beginning to show signs of pyramiding and you will need to be sure to raise it in a closed chamber with high humidity to prevent it from continuing.
Good thing I’m adopting the little guy! I’ve already got a greenhouse cover all set and humidity at the moment is about 71% on the cooler side and about 50% at the basking area.This tortoise looks quite nice, but is already beginning to show signs of pyramiding and you will need to be sure to raise it in a closed chamber with high humidity to prevent it from continuing.
And the temps atm are 23 on the cool end and 36 on the basking side.Good thing I’m adopting the little guy! I’ve already got a greenhouse cover all set and humidity at the moment is about 71% on the cooler side and about 50% at the basking area.
I’d try and get it up a bit more if you can, it’s probably because you’ve had the substrate laid for a few days, is it nice and damp underneath? I’d give another pour of lukewarm water into the corners of the warm end, if it’s still on the lower side give the substrate a mix all through and do another light pour if needed both endsGood thing I’m adopting the little guy! I’ve already got a greenhouse cover all set and humidity at the moment is about 71% on the cooler side and about 50% at the basking area.
Temps are sounding pretty good thoughAnd the temps atm are 23 on the cool end and 36 on the basking side.
I thought eastern too, photos of the adults would definitely be handy!The tortoise is an eastern, certainly not a western.
Westerns are much different.
If I were you I’d ask for photos of the adults because it seems a little off that the breeder doesn’t know the correct subspecies. Just trying to help.
Ah good yea, 36 under basking bulbI’d try and get it up a bit more if you can, it’s probably because you’ve had the substrate laid for a few days, is it nice and damp underneath? I’d give another pour of lukewarm water into the corners of the warm end, if it’s still on the lower side give the substrate a mix all through and do another light pour if needed both ends
Temps are sounding pretty good though
Is that 36 reading under your basking bulb?
I totally appreciate the help these are the other Hermanns he hasThe tortoise is an eastern, certainly not a western.
Westerns are much different.
If I were you I’d ask for photos of the adults because it seems a little off that the breeder doesn’t know the correct subspecies. Just trying to help.
They do look kind of western in the second photo tbf but I’ll admit I’m still struggling to say for sure either way @Tom thoughts?I totally appreciate the help these are the other Hermanns he has
It can be slightly confusing .. My little one who is 8 months old I presume to be eastern due to markings but colour wise she's a lot brighter than all the eastern hatchings I've seen.. So I'm still none the wiser ..They do look kind of western in the second photo tbf but I’ll admit I’m still struggling to say for sure either way @Tom thoughts?
Yeah yours does look quite bright but I see what you mean about the markings.. I suppose it ultimately doesn’t matter but it’s still interesting to know!It can be slightly confusing .. My little one who is 8 months old I presume to be eastern due to markings but colour wise she's a lot brighter than all the eastern hatchings I've seen.. So I'm still none the wiser ..
Actually looking at this I think mine is western ..For some reference!
I’d say so too looking at the photos! Beautiful colouringpattern is slightly throwing a bit but let’s go with itActually looking at this I think mine is western ..