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Hgarrity

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Hey! My name is Holly. I'm from South Carolina! It sure is hot here today! I just purchased an adorable Hermann's hatchling. We have had him for two weeks. I am totally new to this world of tortoises. I also have 3 children, 3 hermit crabs, and two dogs! Our new little one seems to be doing great! I have been researching this forum for weeks to be prepared for his arrival. image.jpg image.jpg
 

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Hi Holly, and welcome to the Forum!

It might be a good idea to bank some substrate up the sides of the flower pot so he can't fall off. Makes it easier to climb.
 

Hgarrity

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Thanks Yvonne! That's a good idea! He was so funny that day! He was up in the plant with his head on the pot asleep! So cute! Anyway, I will put some substrate on the sides. I don't want him falling over on his back trying to climb up there!
 

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Hello Holly welcome to the TFO from AZ . We are in a cold front here it's only 103 today . Cute tort ! Have a great tort day!


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Hello and welcome.
 

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Hi Holly :D Your new Hermann tort is adorable :<3: I just got a baby last week and I too am a newbie :tort: They are just wonderful! Does your poop much? :oops:
 

Hgarrity

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Flipper, yes they are wonderful! My kids keep laughing at me, they say I worry about the tortoise more than them! He poops sometimes when I soak him in the morning. Not very often though. I haven't seen any in his enclosure. I read somewhere that a lot of times they eat it! Gross!!!!!
 

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Salutations.
Nice looking tortoise.
 

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Hello Holly really cute little tortoise. I have 2 Hermann girls Pippa and Kyra aged 3 and 4, love them to bits, great tortoises.:<3::tort:
 

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Welcome to the forum! Your tort is beautiful! I have 2 hermanns also! Be sure to post loads of pics, also dogs dont get in we with torts(just a tip) :)
 
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