I don't have a tortoise yet, but I am looking into getting a 27 year old Hermanns. He needs to be rehomed so I am trying to find out if I can offer him a suitable home before I commit to taking him in.
Thanks, thats really helpful. As I do rescue I already have a lot of those types of cages you refer to, but I didn't think a 4x 2ft cage would be big enough to house an adult tortoise in? I would hate to use something undersized. It would be a perfect option, but I wouldn't do it just because...
Thanks guys. I guess the next question then is how much space will I need for an indoor enclosure? The indoor size is going to determine whether or not I can really take on this tortoise as we will be restricted on space indoors.
I have had a look through the threads here which are all good for practical help, but what about the personality of a hermanns? What are they like to keep?
I was also wondering if people have found that they mourn after losing an owner when rehomed? I would imagine they must do as they...
Hi all, my name is Lucy and I live in the West Midlands in the UK. I feel I should really say from the beginning that I am not a fan of captive reptiles or exotics. However, I do love tortoises and think they have so much wisdom in those old eyes. I have come across a rescue tortoise, 27...
I am going to be taking in a 27 year old hermans tortoise as a rescue. The lady he belonged to has dementia and can longer care for him.
I have a large garden so will initially accommodate him in the outdoor pen he arrives with, but I am looking to build a new enclosure which will give him...