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    Sluggish in winter?

    Thanks so much I'll give that a go
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    Sluggish in winter?

    Hi, would someone be able to advice me. One of my Hermans seems to be quite slow this winter. She'll eat a few mouthfuls of food in the morning and then go back to bed for the rest of the day. She's also been constipated. I bathe her every day for 20mins. I have three tortoises and the other...
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    Nursery plants

    We are trying to expand the food we are feeding our Hermanns. We've looked at approved plants but were wondering what people think the risk is of buying them from nurseries. Is there a possibility they might contain fertilisers/pesticides and would this be dangerous? Is there a way of...
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    Cut on belly

    My Hermann (8 months old) seems to have a cut on his belly. Should I be worried? The only thing I can think is that he did it climbing onto his food slate. He seems fine and is walking around and eating as usual.
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    Tortoise Flipped Over

    This is all really helpful, thanks very much!
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    Tortoise Flipped Over

    Today I found one of my Hermann tortoises (seven months old) flipped over right under the basking lamp. I'd only been out of the room for about ten mins so I picked him up, but I'm really worried about what might happen when I'm out for the whole day. I think he might have been trying to...
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    Feeding 6 month old Hermanns

    From a local breeder (I'm in the UK). I hope you had fun collecting yours!
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    Feeding 6 month old Hermanns

    Here they are having their first bath with us! They are lovely, I hope you enjoy getting yours!
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    Feeding 6 month old Hermanns

    Hello! I am getting 6month old Hermann's tomorrow - very excited. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to feed such young torts - does it differ from what they eat as adults? Thanks in advance
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