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Hi all! I recently took in a baby three toed box turtle and an adult ornate box turtle. I was wondering if anyone meal preps for their boxies (meaning prep and freeze) and, if so, would they mind sharing their recipe? I know the general percentages of what their diet should be and am also going...

Hi all! I've been beginning research on maybe getting a leopard tortoise. My main concern is the temperatures outside. I plan on keeping it indoors for the first few years, but once it is large enough I would like to keep it outside. I already have an Eastern Hermann's that I adore named...

Never too late to start!

Hey all! Was wondering if any members here use cameras to monitor their tortoises. This year I have acquired a Hermann's tortoise and 2 cute leopard geckos (Geeky and Pastel) and would like a camera that I share between the 3 of them. I also have a 12 year old English bulldog that is literally a...

I, too, am a new Hermann's parent. It's so awesome seeing how they grow! Do you weigh yours as well? He's beautiful!

I think this is a great idea! My hermanns is a little too small just yet but now I know where to get my next enclosure when it's time to upgrade! :)

No worries! Thank you! I'll start keeping an eye out for them closer to Christmas ;)

Hi Yvonne! Was wondering where you bought those christmas bins?

Welcome Doug!

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Hi all, Was wondering how people choose to feed their Hermanns. I know some people who set a variety of choices out with each day, but there are also some who rotate (example: dandelions on day 1, spring mix on day 2, mazuri on day 3, etc.) What does everyone here do? Is there any benefit to...

Hi Yvonne! I've been meaning to call you about stopping by, but work has been so crazy this week. Since I know we're in the same area, do you have a tortoise vet you would recommend? I've read that not all exotic pet vets know their stuff and if you have any advice in that area, I'll take it...

Hi all! I am new to the tortoise parent life, here is my 7-month old Eastern Hermann's tortoise, Lord Voldetort. We hail from central California, where it's super hot and dry in the summer. This forum has already been SUCH a great resource! I hope to continue learning and providing the little...

That sounds like a wonderful idea. I am just looking for something quick and easy to try and do, hope that works for you!

Haha, I believe *I* am the world's worst cook. Just not sure if the cooking by blanching affects the dandelion's nutritional value or safety for the tort and I am already in protective pet mom mode. Little guy doesn't even arrive until Thursday!

I am going with orchid bark or reptibark with coco coir as my substrate, would the rule of 300 for 30 still apply? Should I add water to it first? My little guy arrives Thursday and I just don't want bugs in the house.

I read online that dandelion leaves can be frozen and good for 10-12 months, as long as you blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes before freezing. Has anyone tried this? Does the blanching affect how safe it is to feed to the tortoises?

How do you sterilize soil? Asking because I'm interested in doing so.

Hi Yvonne! Your post is a few years old, but I thought I'd ask if your offer to check our your extra tortoise supplies was still open. If you live in Clovis, I do live nearby and would like to check it out. I am a new Hermann's tortoise owner. Thank you in advance!