My very first tortoise - He's finally here! Meet Harold

[ShawneeAlice]

I'm so happy and proud to introduce my beautiful new baby Harold. (Hopefully he's a boy.)

He is very small. Way smaller than I expected, but that's ok!! When I first got him, he had to stay in his shipping box for longer than he was supposed to based on a mailing mess up. But it was only like 2 hours longer he had to be in there, and when I took him out I gave him a good soak before putting him in his new home.

He is surprisingly bold. I figured he would be super shy and basically just hide forever. But he took a stroll around his home, and he would put his head in his shell when my hand got close to him, but if I just peeked into his enclosure or walked by it, he wasn't scared at all. He had a good time basking and he's eaten some clover which I think he likes a lot. He's just discovered his hide today which he likes.

I'm just so thrilled and excited to finally have a tortoise. He's so gorgeous and I love him so much. Thank you for reading!

 

[Yvonne G]

Aw. They're just so darned cute at that age.

 

[ShawneeAlice]

Aw. They're just so darned cute at that age.

Aren't they!? I know it's not generally recommended for a brand new keeper to go with a hatchling, but I only plan on ever having one tortoise, and so I want to have him for pretty much his whole life, and all of his life stages. Also I think they are simply precious as adults too

 

[Carol S]

So cute and precious.

 

[BILBO-03]

He's cute !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Adorable baby.

 

[Souptugo]

So cute! Reminds me of when my little guy was that size. They are just so adorable.

 

[ShawneeAlice]

Thanks everyone! I have to say I'm so happy with how bold he is. I love seeing his little face <3

 

[ShawneeAlice]

I bought some things today for his enclosure, I will take a pic of it for you guys when I finish it!

 

[EmmaE]

Hes so adorable! when was he hatched? my tortoise is about 4.5 months old ( hatched sept. 25th but i got her in the beginning of january) and although we have had our ups and downs, she is the cutest thing ever and I'm still so happy to see her all the time. by the end of the first week she stopped hiding whenever we came near and now she recognizes us! its amazing and i hope you post about your little tortoises life! (also i highly suggest making a tortoise instagram, mine is @hermannstortoise and its fun to be able to scroll down and see the tortoises progress)

 

[Patty P]

Many blessings for you and baby Harold!

 

[hollymamma]

I remember when my guy was that small...so cute and fun to watch! Where did you get him? He looks very nice!! Congrats!

 

[surfergirl]

Congrats to your new adventure! Hermanns are awesone torts, great personalities in a small package.

 

[Greta16]

Your Harold looks about the same size as my 3mo old Hermie. If I could figure out how to post a pic I would.

 

[GingerLove]

More pictures of fatty little Harold???

 

[TammyJ]

Awwwww.....wadda thweetie widdol tortie!!! Love him. All the best for his progress with you!