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I have two Hermanns, aged just over two, so unsexed. I have just added a third Hermann, yesterday, a year old (so again unsexed) but about the same size and weight as the other two. One of my 2 year olds has been mounting the new one and doing the face/expressions/mouthing that I have seen...

I know they are still juveniles but any thoughts on what sex my Sparky & Charlie may be? Just curious ...

I have cuttlefish bone stuff in my enclosures, but my two Hermanns never really touch it. A friend has sticks of ordinary blackboard chalk tossed in and her torts happily munch on this .. Is it ok to give them, is there actually any calcium in this kind of chalk and will it be good for them or...

Thought it might be fun to post pics on things you see and just go "WOW!" (not just tortoise related, but anything) Having said that (found on Facebook, apologies for pinching and posting!) but WOW! ...

Next question will be sexing but that is a couple of years off (they are only 2 years at the moment) Many thanx

Strange question but .. do tortoises give off a scent that other animals can maybe pick up but we don't smell?

Apologies for bad pics (these were the best I could get) .. and would they be safe for my Hermann Tortoise to eat? Any help appreciated

Have asked similar this before (apologies) but I have a new indoor enclosure so need further advice ... I have a Hermann, 2 years old, and the enclosure is now 4ft x 3ft with sides of 8". My UVB tube is a Repti Glo T8, 10.0 uvb, 24" tube. It says on the box that it covers up to 50cm / 20"...

What is the point in taking my hermann Sparky outside for excellent fresh air and sun and UVB etc etc on a glorious day .. when he just goes into his pot or under his hide and sleeps all day?! And I was so proud of him the other day .. a proper tortoise, dug down and half buried himself. I...

Sorry for dense question but ... My hermann Sparky is going out daily, in an enclsoure, with a mesh cover for protection. My question is, when it rains, what do I do? If there is a sudden downpour and I can't cover up the encolsure in time, there will just be a mess of be mud from the...

As some may, I am a newbie and very much enjoying my fabulous hermann, Sparky. In fact, so much so, that I am a tad obsessed (really?! Ha!) and have been considering getting another - from the same breeder, same 'batch' Sparky came from So, just supposing I DID go this route (I know about...

Sparky, my Hermann, likes to climb and get into whatever he can. However, he keeps trying to climb the base of the side of the cage, especially the corners? Also, at night, he just stops and sleeps in the middle of nowhere, in the open – and he really zonks out! Am I doing something wrong or...

Ok, I am planning a bigger enclosure for outside. I would like to put Sparky outside, as much as possible but in the UK, weather dictates of course (and not always favourably!) So I thought about an open enclosure (!!) with a raised cover, say perspex/plastic/whatever) HOWEVER, if I do this...

Friend needs advice .... Just out of curiosity, I know sexing a tortoise is difficult until at least 3 years onwards. However, should two Hermanns be housed together; (1) at what age might Hermanns get sexually active to know whether there may be male/female together (2) at what age may they...

Saw this and wondered what it is and is it safe to feed to my Hermann Many thanx

How often does/should a Hermann tortoise poop? I can't find any, either inside or outside enclosure and he doesn't go when being bathed. Is it just 'settling in' or what? :?: Sparky is 18 months old, fed once a day, goes outside, very active and bathes daily. He pooped Saturday, when I got...

My dog is driving me insane. I am assuming it is since my Hermann has joined the family that she is restless and clingy - like she 'knows' something is going on or is new to the house. (I have Googled and see only posts relating to pregnant women!) Tilly is a 12 year old Jack Russell. She...

The people I got my Hermann Tortoise from (who is gorgeous and fabulous by the way!! :D ) have been keeping/breeding tortoises for 40+ years. For substrate, they use newspaper laid flat on the base and advocate doing the same. Thoughts please?

Say hello to Sparky ... Sparky is approx 3", not a bit shy, 'he' hasn't stopped since 'he' got here 6 hours ago - has fed, roamed, pooped, basked and is well at home! I love 'him' to bits already - and OMG, it's fascinating watching 'him'! Sparky – my new arrival...

I've lost all my vital researched items, aaargh! So, simple question, what temperatures should I have for * cool end * hot end * basking (top of shell level) for both daytime and night temps Many many thanx