Hermans Tortoise - Info

Testudo Hermanni

This little tortoise lives in Mediterranean forests, arid grasslands and hillsides covered in scrubby bush. They cover a vast geographical area of Europe covering from France and through to Italy, Greece, Turkey and Serbia.Much of this little fellow’s habitat has been developed and there are therefore few left in the wild.

If you decide to keep this type of tortoise ensure you provide as close a natural habitat as you are able. If you happen to live in a similar climate to that of the natural environment in which this species lives you will be able to build a suitable enclosure outside for it to live in happily. For more in-depth information on keeping and caring for this species go to TortoiseTips.com

These tortoises need to have a dry and sunny enclosure, and as we said, preferably outside. Ensure there are lots of natural fresh plants to hide under and also eat (check what sort of plants may be toxic) 

It will also require the provision to burrow into the earth so make sure there is enough security to prevent your pet from escaping.. especially after hibernation when he will want to find a mate!

A varied diet is essential to ensure your pet remains health throughout its life with you. This species like fleshy vegetables and a mixed herbivorous diet. It is also adviusable to include the usual vitamin/mineral supplements available from your pet shop (make sure these are correctly measured as too much can be as harmful as too little)

These tortoises have been known to eat small insects in their natural habitat but you do not need to provide these artificially!

As this species is rare in the wild you will have to source one from a reputable dealer/breeder or pet shop. There are a number of things to look out for when buying a tortoise so if you require more detailed information on this go to TortoiseTips.com

If you decide to breed your own colony of Hermans you should be aware of the main ellements to caring for the pregnant mother as well as the hatchlings.

The eggs are laid in clutches of 3-5 and should be Incubated at 91 degrees and 80% humidity. Thehatchlings will appear 60-70 days later.