Surprising new Herman babies, looking for advise

[Remie]

Hi, my tortoise laid 8 eggs in July, did not bury so thought may not be viable, anyway incubated them and we now have 4/5 and awaiting the other three. This is a massive surprise !! I have four adult tortoises but very new to looking after babies.. They seem to be doing fine in their vivarium. What worries me, is the water bowl.. they are so tiny they get in then can't get out. Have since taken it out but put plenty of water over their food bowl. Just found one of them flipped over, did not look like he could flip back.. Advise really welcome..

 

[G-stars]

Congrats. Take out anything that can be a flipping hazard to these little guys. Can you post a picture of the water and food dishes?

 

[Remie]

Thank you..The only thing that is in at the moment is the food/water tray which is submerged into the bark, so more or less level .. will post a pic soon, thanks

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and all your little babies.
Congratulations!!!
Perhaps a look at the Tortoise Breeding Forum here and maybe a post there would be helpful.

 

[Remie]

Thank you all for welcome, will do !!

 

[Joanne]

When my Hermann's was smaller I put stones in the water dish so it was shallower.

 

[Remie]

Great idea, thanks Joanne, will try that.

 

[Remie]

I have four adult tortoises, but very new to babies.. my Hermann laid ( not buried ) 8 eggs, we thought not viable but four have hatched, one sadly has not made it and awaiting news on three others.. Here they are having their bath !!

 

[Jodie]

Congrats! That's great and why they say always incubate. You never know.

 

[Remie]

Congrats! That's great and why they say always incubate. You never know.

I know just so amazing.

 

[Remie]

Great idea, thanks Joanne, will try that.

Great idea, thanks Joanne, will try that.

Fab idea. Put stones in the water bowl.. looks good, thank you

 

[Careym13]

They're adorable!

 

[Carol S]

Are you using a terra cotta plant saucer which works out great as the saucer is not slick and provides a better grip for the hatchlings when climbing in and out?

 

[Carol S]

Precious little ones.

 

[TMartin510]

Wow congratz! That must be so awesome

 

[Tom]

Hey congrats! This is great news!

Hope you have good luck with the others and hope to see lots more pics.


Here are a coupe of threads for how to start babies. There might be some useful tips if this is new to you:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-incubate-eggs-and-start-hatchlings.124266/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sticky-hermanns-tortoise-care-sheet-updated.101410/

 

[4jean]

Congratulations! Such cute babies!

 

[Remie]

Thanks, still awaiting news on the other three .. some pics of the babies