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Hermann's
Tortoise
Testudo hermanni (1789,
Gmelin) |
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| general
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| description |
One of the most popular
pet tortoises in Europe for many years. It is a relatively
hardy and robust animal in captive, is able to tolerate
both damp and dry environments. |
| a.k.a |
Tortuga mediterranea,
Tortue d'Hermann, Testuggine di Hermann, Testuggine comune. |
| distribution |
 
 Southern
Europe, Spain (scattered populations) and France east
through the coastal plain to Bulgaria and European Turkey,
including islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Elba,
Lampedusa, Pantelleria, Corfu, and Baleares.
code : BG, ES, FR, GR, IT, RO, TR, YU |
| adult
size |
6" - 7" carapax length |
| hatchling
size |
1.5" - 2" carapax
length |
| subspecies |
hermanni -- Western Hermann's
Tortoise
boettgeri -- Eastern Hermann's Tortoise |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Terrestrial; |
| cage
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Cage should be large instead
of high since it does not climb much. (e.g. Wooden
Terrarium, Glass
Terrarium) |
| substrate |
Soil, gravel, sand (e.g.
Repti Sand, Calci-Sand),
Cypress or eucalyptus mulch, barks (e.g. Repti
Bark, Coconut
Bark), compressed paper granules (e.g. Good
Mews) |
| activity
period |
 Daytime (diurnal);
12
- 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or UV
lamp (e.g. ReptiSun 5.0,
UV Heat Bulb) |
| temperature |
30 - 35 ¢XC -- basking
spot (e.g. Basking
Spot Lamp)
26 - 28 ¢XC -- cooler area (e.g. Daylight
Blue Bulb)
24 - 26 ¢XC -- at night (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp, Ceramic
Heat Emitter) |
| humidity |
low |
| water
dish |
Optional. A small water
dish (e.g. Rock water
dish) can be left in the cage sometimes but not all
the time |
| hiding
place |
Optional. Possibllites
include caves (e.g. Habba
Hut, Heat Cave), etc |
| diet |
| diet |
Herbivorous |
| primary
food |
Grass, Dark Leafy Greens
(e.g. dandelions, mustards, collards, turnips, kales),
Box Turtle & Tortoise
Food , Tortoise Formula
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| occasional
food |
Pricky Pears, Carrots,
Apples (with skin), Peaches, Berries, Squashes, Beans
(with skin), Peas (with skin), Almonds |
| never
feed on |
Animal matter, Very Juicy
Fruits, Tomatos, Bananas, Cabbages, Cucumbers, Bok Choy,
Iceberg Lettuces, Rhubarbs, Broccoli, etc |
| notes |
high fibre, high calicum
and low protein diet will ensure good digestive tract
function and smooth growth |
| reproduction |
| reproduction
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Oviparous |
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