Hiya! Just looking for some advice, I have a 2 year old Hermann tortoise who lives in a viv and it’s huuuge! I am looking to downsize and was wondering if I would be able to transfer him to a table instead but don’t want to do anything to stress him too much? Thanks in advance ?
Viv or table
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Grace-Sophia
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How’s big of an enclosure do you have him in currently? Bigger is ALWAYS better!!
Down sizing is never heard of when it comes to tortoises.
Your tort needs a minimum of a 4x8 foot as an adult and hopefully an indoor and outdoor enclosure if just an outdoor enclosure isnt possible year round.
Your tort needs a minimum of a 4x8 foot as an adult and hopefully an indoor and outdoor enclosure if just an outdoor enclosure isnt possible year round.
If you can post some pictures of your enclosure and measurements for what space you do have, I’m sure you’ll get some helpful advice and suggestions. Are you wanting to modify your existing enclosure or start from scratch with a new one?
Grace-Sophia
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Yes please may we have some pics?
My 2 year old Hermann’s is in an enclosure that’s Is almost 5 ft across.
My 2 year old Hermann’s is in an enclosure that’s Is almost 5 ft across.
Down sizing on height is not a problem as long as you give enough height to have heat and lights at the correct distance. A closed chamber should be used until around the age of 3 for most species. Also depending on size for some larger growing and faster growing species.
Thank you, what would you recommend after the age of 3?
As big as possible but minimum of a 4x8 foot.
