New and considering a Hermanns Tortoise, DFW Texas

[Cleigh9579]

Hello,
I am new to the Forum and to tortoises. I have kept other reptiles. I have kept and bred Leopard Geckos, Gargoyle Geckos and Ball pythons. I have sold everything but my 4 Gargoyle Geckos. I fell in love with a little Hermann's Tortoise at the NRABC ( North American Reptile Breeders Conference) last weekend. I talked with the breeder and other people at the reptile show, As well as other Herp people I know. I am on here to do more research. I want to make sure I can provide what is the best for the animal and that I get all of my questions answered before I bring one home.
I would appreciate any information or little pros and cons of experienced keeper of Hermann's.
Thank you in advance.
Cleigh9579

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome!

Great species and a great first choice. Here are some threads with tortoise tips. The title of the one says "Russian tortoise", but care is the same for both.
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

Questions and conversation are welcome!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi

 

[Cleigh9579]

Hi, All

thank you for the warm Welcome

 

[Cleigh9579]

How Long would I be able to keep a small tortoise inside? The one I really liked was about the size of a baseball.(not the shape). I instantly fell in love with it. But talked myself out of the purchase at the time. I have Gargoyle Geckos. I have experience with Leopard Geckos, Gargoyle Geckos and Ball Pythons. I also have experience with breeding and incubating these 3 species. I knew I needed to make sure I could meet the little ones needs correctly before just jumping into taking one home. I am trying to do what is best for a Hermmans, But I would like to learn all I can. And see if one is even a good fit. I was told by the man selling it that it could stay in a plastic tub for a year or 2 indoors.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum!