HERMANN’S TORTOISE
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The Hermann's tortoise is a small, friendly species native to southern Europe. It has a distinctive yellow and black patterned shell and is a popular choice for pet owners due to its manageable size and gentle nature. Hermann's tortoises are herbivores, enjoying a diet of leafy greens, flowers, and vegetables. They thrive in warm, outdoor enclosures with plenty of sunlight. With proper care, these tortoises can live for over 50 years, making them a lifelong companion for many owners.
Hermann's tortoises are microchipped, and come with a certificate.
Care level: Easy
Average lifespan: 50+ years
General nature: Gentle, slow, sweet
Suitable for children? Yes
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Recommended readings:
Hot spot: 32⁰C (90⁰F)
Background temp: 21⁰C-26⁰C (69⁰F-79⁰F)
Night-time temp: 18⁰C-23⁰C (64⁰F-73⁰F)
Humidity: 40%-50%
UVI: 3-4
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Suitable housing (tortoise table or well-ventilated wooden vivarium)
Clamp lamp with ceramic holder
UV basking spot bulb
Beech chippings (or other substrate)
Water pool
Food dish (or piece of slate)
Relevant supplements
Decor of choice
Scoop for spot-cleaning
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Ideally, the Hermann's tortoise should be housed in an open-air tortoise table (like the one in our Tortoise Table Starter Kit)
Alternatively, it can be kept in a well-ventilated wooden vivarium
Min: 4ft long tortoise table or vivarium
Note: Glass tanks (such as fishtanks) are NOT suitable for Horsfield tortoises
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Hermann's Tortoises are a diurnal species and require a suitable light and heat gradient in the enclosure to simulate a complete 24-hour period
Overhead UV basking lamp required
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No additional light source required if using a UV basking lamp
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Young/Juvenile/Adult offer a varied diet daily such as:
A handful of fresh weeds, flowers, leafy greens, daily
Follow a supplementation regime that involves calcium and multivitamin powders
