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Hi, I have a yearling Hermann's that might have shell rot? I have attached pics and would appreciate any advice/help

Hi, I have had a hatchling Hermanns for about 2 weeks now. He is eating well, and pooping every day when he soaks. The enclosure temp is 95 and humidity (with a spray of water every few hours) is at around 60. My problem is, he doesn't seem to be too active during the day...he mostly hides...

After yesterday's sad CL listing, I actually found a nice one..and this one is free too! If you want a slider, with everything included, this one is free, and looks like it comes from a caring owner: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pet/3558294956.html

I would like to make a separate enclosure for my baby Hermanns. i plan to only put plants in this one, and put him in there a couple times a day, just for a change of scenery from his usual enclosure. Can anyone recommend any flowers and plants he may like? preferably, nice smelling ones...

Hi, I just got a baby Hermanns, and it has been burrowing under the mulch for the whole day (the part under the lamp) is this normal? should he be more active at this age? or could it be he is just getting used to his new surroundings? thanks

We just got our Tort, "his" name is Voldermort (or Mort-Mort), an adorable Hermann's. He has a 61x 30 enclosure, but he likes to keep to one end (burrowing under the mulch where the UVB lamp is. Is that normal? He comes out of it every once in awhile to eat, then goes back to the same spot...

Hi How often am I supposed to put the rep-cal calcium powder for a baby Hermanns? and what quantity each time? Also, should I have the power AND the cuttlebone?

I would like input on my enclosure idea. I was going to take a grey colored 55 gallon plastic container (from what I read, see-through is not good for Tortoises) and have the tortoise "house" on the bottom part, where it will be nice and dark, and on the top level, I'd have the basking spot...

What would be the best substrate for an indoor enclosure? I'd need something that I can change easily, and that doesn't smell.

Hi all, I have been following this forum for awhile, and finally decided to become a member. My family and I (wife and 3 year old son) are thinking of buying a Tortoise. I have a few questions though, and would appreciate any help I can get. We live in an apartment in the Bay area...