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Thanks for the responses. They both have the same markings so I only posted a picture of the male. The other is a female. Humidity is usually around 60%. Should it be higher?

A few weeks ago I took Watson my Hermanns to the vet for labored breathing. He also whistled when he breathed some of the time. He got antibiotics for two weeks. It's been a week since his last injection. His breathing looks better, but he still whistles. Does he need more time to heal or...

I recently got two Hermanns tortoises. Can someone tell me which of the Hermanns they are! Thank you

How long after starting antibiotics for a respiratory infection before you start seeing/hearing improvement? We went to the vets last week but I was just curious what the timeframe usually is. Thanks

Thanks for the help and suggestions. I will get a big bucket and give it a try. How much floor coverage am I likely to get from the really big brick?

Thanks. I'm new to all this. Just don't want to mess it all up. I'm probably going to wait to use it until my new enclosure is built, but I want to be prepared.

I got a large brick of coco coir but it doesn't say how much water to use. How much water do you use per pound of dry coco coir?

They were together when I adopted them. However in the two weeks I've had them I have confirmed they are a male and female. So I have separated them. They are at least 7 years old. Thanks for the temp and humidity information. I will work on adding some more features to the enclosures to help...

I just recently adopted two and am working on getting a larger enclosure built. In the meanwhile unwanted to make sure I'm keeping them as happy as possible in their temporary home. They are currently in a Rubbermaid tote with cypress mulch and sand for substrate. I'm going to get rid if the...

Thanks I will pick something like that up as soon as possible.

Thanks. I'm slowly working on getting their beaks cleaned up. I don't want to traumatize them.

I just recently adopted two tortoises. Their shells are not smooth. I am working on getting them set up properly now but want to know if there is anything extra I can do to reduce the pyramiding. They are at least 7 years old already if that makes a difference. Is the pyramiding of their...

Here are my two yet to be named tortoises. I'm new but would love to see everyone else's pictures:)

How much space should I plan for two Hermanns tortoises for an indoor enclosure? I live in the Midwest US so they will get outdoor time until winter. I just got them last week but already want to build them a great indoor pen to replace their current home. I'd appreciate any help in knowing...

Here's a closer view of one.