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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...

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...

Hello, does anyone know if this plant is ok for tortoises to eat? I have a Hermann. Picture This says it’s a garden nastritium and gives some other names (see second image). I couldn’t find any of those names in Tortoise Table database.

Hello, for Hermann tortoise indoors, how long do they need a humid hide? I just got a healthy 2-year old male and he’s in a large open table. I spray the substrate daily but I’m wondering if he also needs the humid hide at this age? His skin looks a little dry and we live in an area that isn’t...

Hello, this is Oliver. He’s my first tortoise ?. He’s around 2 years old. I’ve had him about a month and he seems to be thriving. Still, I worry about doing the right thing. For example, I take him out in my enclosed back yard sometimes where there are only safe plants and watch him...