Hello from wintry Wisconsin.

[tellablue]

My 9 month old Hermann's tortoise, Little A'Tuin and I are new to the forum, though I have been on the site previously looking for answers to a wide variety of questions. I did a lot of research before deciding on this particular species, or so I thought. I'm thrilled to have a new place to post pictures of my baby, as I am certain that my friends and family are tired of seeing them!

 

[AZtortMom]

Hi and welcome [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH][TURTLE]

 

[Pittrock]

Welcome! Glad to have you. I have a 7mth old Dalmatian Hermann. This forum has been very helpful. I like your tort's darker facial features.

 

[mike taylor]

Welcome! Thats one of the things that makes this forum great . We love pictures!

 

[TortieLuver]

Welcome what a cute hermann you have there

 

[Jacqui]

*waves* Howdy! What caused you to end up deciding a Hermanni was right for you?

 

[tellablue]

Thanks, everyone! I decided to go with the Hermann's mostly because it is a smaller species. I would love to have a giant tortoise, but, unfortunately, I live in a climate where my tortoise has to be kept indoors for a good chunk of the year and I wanted to make sure that my tortoise has plenty of space to roam. I am planning on building an outdoor enclosure this Spring, but I am afraid that it will be Summer before Little A'Tuin is able to stay outside for long periods (due to chilly night temps).

 

[kathyth]

Hello and welcome! My brother is in Wisconsin. Brrrrrr.

Hermann's are wonderful! Your little one is just perfect!

 

[tellablue]

Thanks, Kathy! I completely agree. In fact, I often call Little A'Tuin "perfect tortoise". I'm a bit biased, though. I think all turtles and tortoises are perfect. How jealous your brother must be right now, with you living in California! I know I am.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ .

 

[tellablue]

Thanks!

 

[guille24]

Hi and welcome ! I know exactly how u feel ! I also live in Wisconsin and I can't wait until is nice and warm outside so I can take my tortoises out !

 

[[email protected]]

Hey and welcome x He or She is stunning x love it's shell x lol x so what made u choose that species x


From Chlöe Essex,England

 

[tellablue]

Hi and welcome ! I know exactly how u feel ! I also live in Wisconsin and I can't wait until is nice and warm outside so I can take my tortoises out !

Thank you! I was starting to feel bad for getting a tortoise while living in such a cold place. I have taken Little A'Tuin out of his/her habitat several times just to get some natural sunlight. Unfortunately, the sunlight still has to come through the window rather than us actually being outside due to the extreme cold as of late.

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Hey and welcome x He or She is stunning x love it's shell x lol x so what made u choose that species x


From Chlöe Essex,England

Thanks! I chose the Hermann's due to its relatively smaller size. The breeder told me that he/she might get up to 6". Of course, I have since learned that Little A'Tuin might grow as large as 11" if he/she is a female. If that is the case, I will have to build a larger enclosure. Right now Little A'Tuin is only about 3" long, so we're okay for now.

 

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She/he is so cute xx best for the future x


From Chlöe Essex,England

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm thrilled to have a new place to post pictures of my baby, as I am certain that my friends and family are tired of seeing them!

Well, see? That's the good part about our forum! No matter how many pictures you put up, or how big a billfold with the accordion picture thingey you unroll in our presence, we'll never get tired of it!

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[guille24]

I do the same!! I take my tortoises near the windows so they can get some sunlight ! Not as beneficial like taking them outside but better than nothing , I've had my red foots for almost 4 years I guess (I'm not sure lol) time goes by so fast I remember when one of my red foots used to fit in the palm of my hand and now it's about 8 inches ! Just wait until ur little one is all grown ! they are amazing pets !!

 

[Ida]

Welcome....adorable little fella. [TURTLE]

 

[bouaboua]

Hello and Welcome. Good to have you here.

 

[tellablue]

Well, see? That's the good part about our forum! No matter how many pictures you put up, or how big a billfold with the accordion picture thingey you unroll in our presence, we'll never get tired of it!

Welcome to the Forum!
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Thank you. I have been posting pictures on instagram for awhile and one of my kids pointed out that nearly all were of my little tortoise. What can I say? Little A'Tuin is so photogenic!

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Welcome....adorable little fella. [TURTLE]

Thanks!

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Hello and Welcome. Good to have you here.

Thank you!