I'll be sure to check that out, thanks!@HermanniChris would be able to help with that. He's very knowledgeable with that species. You can also check out his website at www.hermannihaven.com, that has all the different Hermann's that you can compare to, with detailed photos and descriptions.
I've already got another enclosure prepared for the new one!@HermanniChris is the man you need for ID
If you get another, plan on keeping them entirely separately. They aren't social and don't want company. Groups of 3 or more may succeed in a very large enclosure (4'x8' per tortoise) but there are no guarantees. If you have a pair, one will be dominant and make the subordinate one's life a total misery.
Not as a pair. None of the Testudo are reliable as a pairI've already got another enclosure prepared for the new one!
I've heard that the baby Hermanns do function alright together, is this true?
I see.Not as a pair. None of the Testudo are reliable as a pair
I have on other enclosure ready for use as well and can build a third one with ease in case the trio can't thrive together.Update: bought two Dalmation Hatchlings more from the same guy and they'll be living with the one I have as a trio in a 6x4 enclosure (will be closed chamber), which will have loads of plants and hiding spots.
They will be sent Monday and arrive Tuesday.
Maybe it's an Eastern, he sells those as well. I'll ask if I can get photos of the parents though.It doesn't look to be a Dalmatian but babies are often tough to be sure on from outside sources. I'll need photos of the parents to be certain.
Damn, I'll try to get the pictures from the guy.Can’t seem to get it to work
Thanks for the photos, I can definitely see the difference.Thanks for the better photos. Yours looks to be either T. h. boettgeri or a mix between boettgeri and Dalmatian.
I don’t have detailed pics of my babies at my disposal this second but here’s a quick shot of 2 born here this summer. Parents are of pure, coastal Croatian locale. You can see a distinct difference just in the carapace alone. View attachment 259038