HoneyBea23
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Hi there! I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding my 6 month old Hermann's tortoise. Over time, their front two scutes have appeared to become dented inwards (with the rear always appearing dented from the moment I purchased them) and since I can't pinpoint what the causing source is, I am deeply worried that this may have negative health effects as they get older! Any further advice would be greatly appreciated!
Temperature - basking spot = 36 Degrees C, normal ambient = 28 Degrees C, nighttime ambient = 20 Degrees C
Humidity - 50-60% (sometimes around 65-70% after just wetting the substrate)
Substrate - Zoo Med Coco Coir
Light Source - Lucky Herp UVA UVB Mercury Vapor Bulb 80 Watts (since positioned on top of enclosure so closer to the ground and cannot be too hot)
Diet - Zoo Med Gourmet (but just the long fibre parts since others are too rubbery for them to chew), Lamb's Lettuce (also known as Mache lettuce) and periodically cucumber (just for hydration)
- I know that their diet isn't as varied as it should be, but during the winter in Canada, it has been hard to give as diverse of a diet as possible
Temperature - basking spot = 36 Degrees C, normal ambient = 28 Degrees C, nighttime ambient = 20 Degrees C
Humidity - 50-60% (sometimes around 65-70% after just wetting the substrate)
Substrate - Zoo Med Coco Coir
Light Source - Lucky Herp UVA UVB Mercury Vapor Bulb 80 Watts (since positioned on top of enclosure so closer to the ground and cannot be too hot)
Diet - Zoo Med Gourmet (but just the long fibre parts since others are too rubbery for them to chew), Lamb's Lettuce (also known as Mache lettuce) and periodically cucumber (just for hydration)
- I know that their diet isn't as varied as it should be, but during the winter in Canada, it has been hard to give as diverse of a diet as possible