Hi all!
I'm soon to become the owner of a 4-6 week old Hermann (depending on when the breeder wants to part with him/her) by the end of July.
I'm able to provide a great indoor home for our new family member, however I understand that in order for a tortoise to thrive, they must have outdoor hosuing. I live in the North East of England, where it's absolutely freezing (we're lucky to get above 8 degrees even in the summer.. if you can call it that & it rains.. constantly!) What do I do given my situation?
Secondly, some websites advise no hibernation under the age of 2, is this really true? When do I do it? & how long for.. 6 weeks?
Sorry for the trillion questions, just these are the 2 sticking points for me & the info I've found is so conflicting.
Thanks in advance!
Jen
I'm soon to become the owner of a 4-6 week old Hermann (depending on when the breeder wants to part with him/her) by the end of July.
I'm able to provide a great indoor home for our new family member, however I understand that in order for a tortoise to thrive, they must have outdoor hosuing. I live in the North East of England, where it's absolutely freezing (we're lucky to get above 8 degrees even in the summer.. if you can call it that & it rains.. constantly!) What do I do given my situation?
Secondly, some websites advise no hibernation under the age of 2, is this really true? When do I do it? & how long for.. 6 weeks?
Sorry for the trillion questions, just these are the 2 sticking points for me & the info I've found is so conflicting.
Thanks in advance!
Jen