Recent content by ErinInCA

It’s so helpful to hear your insights since you are local to me, thank you!!!

Amazing, thank you!

Thank you, so helpful! Yes, I took him to the reptile vet in Raleigh and she said he was healthy to brumate, good point! Last winter when he did brumate and it got cold like that I was so worried about him. I didn’t know if it would hurt him to bring him in. I guess when you did that you...

Eastern! He ended up brumating and did fine the past two winters (2021 and 2022). I’m nervous about keeping him out, though. Thinking about bringing him in for this winter. Our temps definitely drop below 40F and we get snow a couple of times.

Thank you, this is so helpful! I’m just south in Moore County so same climate. I appreciate your advice on it! Our tortoise 🐢 ended up brumating outside 2021 and 2022 and did fine but he’s still awake now and I’m nervous to let him again. I think I’ll play it save and keep him inside this...

Thank you!

Thank you!

Last summer (August), our (then 3 years old) Hermann disappeared from his outdoor enclosure. We searched everywhere, of course. After about one month later, I gave up hope and grieved. We thought a predator must have taken him. This winter, there were multiple long periods of freeze and...

Thanks, really good point! I had him inside for the first year I had him so we have a nice setup. Now he’s only been out about 6 weeks. He might be annoyed to be back inside but, of course, that’s better than if he doesn’t make it in the cold. :(

Hi thanks, super helpful! He’s an Eastern Hermann. It’s such a hard decision because bringing him inside for the winter seems cruel but leaving him out seems dangerous. We could definitely make a heated box like Tom always talks about but I’m not sure he would go in it??

Hi thank you! I’ve read this many times, but it’s not specific enough on this question. I’m looking for guidance specific to this climate - hope someone can help. Thank you!

Hello, we just moved to North Carolina and our 3-year old Hermann has an outdoor enclosure. This will be our second winter with him, but the first one he was indoor only. Does anyone know if Hermanns can stay outside in the winter here? If so, what kind of setup do they need? Or, should I...

What a cutie!!!

One Hermann, so 1733!

I’m sure someone more expert will weigh in but I have Hermann and I believe the diets are the same. They’re basically only supposed to have weeds. Spinach and kale are too high in oxalates. Other salad lettuce is too low in fiber and nutrients. Tomato, pumpkin, and other fruit are all...