UPDATE - Sherman seems to be doing fine. He’s eating normally and has spent most of his morning basking under his lamp. I’ll let him out for a walk around on my bed today but I’m fairly confident that he’s doing okay, maybe just a bit shocked (and mad at me, but hopefully some strawberries will...
Well I’ve just fed him and he is eating his food. He also was very willing to come out of his burrow this morning. I’m seeing no blood on his substrate or anywhere, and he seems like his usual self. I’ll check on him again in a bit, but for now he seems okay
So I’m looking for blood on his substrate or abnormal behaviour like not eating. If nothing abnormal happens, will I be able to rest easy knowing that he’s healthy?
I just want to make sure there’s no long lasting damage. I know that his shell is extremely vital but it seems to be in good shape still. I haven’t noticed any cracks (he’s never had any) or grooves which weren’t already there so that’s a good sign right?
he ate a little bit of food after the...
Hello, this is my second post regarding my 1 year old Hermann tortoise, Sherman.
today I accidentally dropped Sherman onto a hard surface from about the height of my chest. It was purely my carelessness and I accept that, but I want to make sure Sherman is okay. Attached are two pictures of...
Hi there
I’ve posted once before about the health of my 1yr old Hermann tortoise, Sherman. He remains healthy to this day, however since it is currently nice and sunny where I live, I was wondering if it was safe to take him outside, for fear he’d be picked up by a bird or something. Is this a...
Hi. Im a first time tortoise owner (Call me Ben) and I live in the UK
I got my Hermanns tortoise "Sherman" a year ago for my birthday, and he's been fine. I just noticed recently that he's squeaking and whistling sometimes. His squeaking is kind of a rarity, but i hear a faint whistling when he...