Hermann's Tortoise
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Hermann's Tortoise
Hermann's Tortoise are a small active and long-lived Mediterranean reptile known for its domed, yellow and black patterned shell, divided supracaudal scute above the tail, and characteristic horny tail tip.
Key Characteristics
Size: Adults grow to about 7 to 11 inches (18 to 28 cm) in length and weigh roughly 3 to 4 kg.
Lifespan: They live for 50 to 100 years under proper care.
Subspecies: Divided mainly into Western Hermann's (Testudo hermanni hermanni, more brightly colored with yellow/orange tones) and Eastern Hermann's (Testudo hermanni boettgeri, slightly larger and duller in beige or light brown).
Behavior: Diurnal (active during the day), docile, curious, and recognized for interacting with or recognizing their owners.
Care & Husbandry Essentials
Housing: Requires a spacious indoor open tortoise table or a secure outdoor enclosure with climb-proof and burrow-proof walls, plus a digging-friendly substrate.
Lighting & Heat: Needs a daytime basking spot of 32°–35°C (90°–95°F) paired with a 10.0 or Zone 3 UVB fluorescent tube for calcium metabolism.
Diet: Strictly herbivorous, feeding on leafy greens, wild weeds, and dandelions/clover; fruit and iceberg lettuce must be avoided.
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