Lost Hermann's tortoise, West Mids, UK

georgeandbessy

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This is the second day my 10month old Hermann tortoise has been out in the garden and he has already escaped! It seems he was aided by the dog who nudged the wood forming his temporary enclosure, allowing him to make a break for it. I've been looking for him all day. He must still be in the garden as its all enclosed. Unfortunately, he has the upper hand as he's so small! He's a little adventurer but I'm worried about him. Will he be alright if I can't find him before it gets dark? Hopefully it'll remain above 14 degrees over night and any rain will hold off...

If anyone has any advice then that would be great!
Hi I live in Lancashire and my 13 years old Hermann tortoise went missing too. Hopefully they will be alright on there own for a bit as we're having a nice summer. Good luck and keep up hope :)
 

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Hi I live in Lancashire and my 13 years old Hermann tortoise went missing too. Hopefully they will be alright on there own for a bit as we're having a nice summer. Good luck and keep up hope :)
Good luck and hope you find him/her soon.

Please keep us updated.
 

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Still nothing. I know this is a long shot but before he escaped he was quite sleepy during the day when he was inside. Could he have hidden away and tried to hibernate, hence him not coming out in the sun?
 

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Still nothing. I know this is a long shot but before he escaped he was quite sleepy during the day when he was inside. Could he have hidden away and tried to hibernate, hence him not coming out in the sun?
Hibernation occurs when temperatures are consistently below 10C. It hasn't been that cold anywhere in the UK.

Yes, he probably did/does dig in when the weather is poor, but he'll soon emerge when the sun comes out.
 

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Still nothing. I know this is a long shot but before he escaped he was quite sleepy during the day when he was inside. Could he have hidden away and tried to hibernate, hence him not coming out in the sun?
Sorry to hear you still have not found your tort yet. Hope to hear good news SOON!
 

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My 17 years old Russian Tortoise escaped from our house 7 days ago. I understand how you feel :(
I hope both our tortoises return soon.
 

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My 17 years old Russian Tortoise escaped from our house 7 days ago. I understand how you feel :(
I hope both our tortoises return soon.

Very sorry to hear that.:( Hope he/she shows up soon. :)

And a very warm to the forum.:D
 
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