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    Hatch Rate For Eastern Hermann's

    Hi All- For you experts out there, what is considered a good hatch rate for Eastern Hermann's? I have 7 eggs incubating at the moment (they were laid Memorial Day weekend), and wondered how many would typically be fertile? Right now (based on some candling) I believe I have at least 2 that are...
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    Incubation Temperature to Produce Females for Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri

    Perfect. Thanks so much Chris. I have "upped" the temp to 89.5 and will keep it there. I don't want to risk going higher at the potential expense of the tortoises. Thanks again for the great info!
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    Incubation Temperature to Produce Females for Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri

    Thanks method89. I did see that before, but had a question: Below 87F seems to be likely male, but what is the "mix" temperature and the "female likely" temperature. For example, do temps from 87F - 88.5F produce a mix of males and females and over 88.5 (up to 89.6F) produce mostly females?
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    Incubation Temperature to Produce Females for Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri

    Hi All- Can anyone share what temperature and humidity they keep eggs incubating at to produce females for Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri (Eastern Hermann's)? My female dropped 4 eggs on Saturday and I have been incubating them at 89 degrees with 70% Humidity. Thanks!
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    Tortoise Copulation

    I would appreciate any advice from those that have experience breeding Hermann's (Eastern subspecies). I have a male that measures 5.5 SLC and female that measures the same. I have seen him mounting the female, but as I have watched I haven't seen his "willy" come out and so am wondering if...
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    Male or Female?!

    I would also go with female
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    Night Temperatures

    Hi All- I have 2 Eastern Hermann's and live in a cold weather climate. My question is at what temperature do you all bring your tortoises inside? I typically bring mine in if the night time temps dip into the lower 60's, but I didnt know if thats too cold so wanted to get input from the group...
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    Male or Female Hermann's Tortoise

    Thanks so much.... looks like I will need to add some females to my group! :)
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    Male or Female Hermann's Tortoise

    Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm attaching a few more pics. I noticed after I took them they are kind of close up, so let me know if you need me to retake tomorrow. Again, I really appreciate the feedback!
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    Male or Female Hermann's Tortoise

    Thank you! HermanniChris, would welcome your input as well. Know you are an expert with Hermann's. I'm attaching the pic of my male as well for comparison.
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    Male or Female Hermann's Tortoise

    Hi All- Newbie here to the forum (long time lurker though) :) I need some help identifying my Eastern Hermann's as male or female. I got them in August 2015 as hatchlings so they are roughly about a year and a half old. I noticed the plastron is pretty concave (makes me think male) but the...
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