I have a baby Hermann's Tortoise who I've had for over two years now. I live in New York, so it's starting to get colder/darker outside (he lives inside though). Recently he's been spending a lot of the time in the "cave" part of his enclosure, in the dark. He hasn't been eating much recently...
Earlier today I had my 2 year old herman tortoise out walking around my bed. I had my back turned to him and was busy cleaning out his enclosure. When I turned back to check on him he had fallen off my bed! The fall was about one foot and onto a carpeted floor. He landed on his back. He's...
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I have a young Hermann's tortoise and I'm concerned about one of his eyes.
It almost looks a little swelled to me? It just looks different compared to his other eye so I'm concerned.
Does anyone know if something is wrong?
I got a baby hermann tortoise about two months ago. For the past three days when he goes to sleep, he doesn't put his head, or legs into his shell. Is this normal?
Hi, I just got a baby herman tortoise today and was wondering if it's a boy or a girl. I know it's hard to tell when they're young. Also the place we order her/him from didn't say the gender.
I am interested in getting a tortoise for my son's birthday (he's been wanting one for a long time).
He's turning 12 so I would obviously help him take care of the tortoise. I was wondering what type of tortoise would be best for him. I've been looking at the Russian tortoise, and the red foot...