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In their natural habitat, there is an abundance of edible low lying shrubs and weeds. These tortoises need to be provided with a diet high in fiber and calcium, but low in protein and carbohydrates. The majority of the diet should be a blend of different dark leafy greens. Shop bought dark greens such as watercress, rocket and kale can be offered sparingly, with fruit such as strawberries and blueberries rarely offered as a very special treat. Legumes such as beans and peas must be avoided as they are high in protein. Lightly sprinkle the food with a calcium carbonate supplement such as Calcidust every meal. Also on alternate days the food must be lightly dusted with a vitamin D3 supplement such as Nutrobal. It is also beneficial to offer cuttle bone which not only provides a calcium source, but also helps keep the beak trimmed – Hermann’s tortoises don’t have teeth.
Housing
It is advised that an indoor enclosure such as a tortoise table is the primary housing, with a supervised outdoor run used during the day in warmer weather (above 63F) to allow for essential exposure to natural sunlight. Please note that as your tortoise grows, the size of the enclosures will need to be increased accordingly. The outdoor enclosure should be planted with suitable food plants and an area of slate tile or concrete provided to help keep the nails trimmed. Don’t forget that access to an area of shelter is always essential.
Glass aquarium/ terrarium type enclosures and vivariums are not suitable for Hermanns tortoise sale species primarily due to inadequate ventilation. Also tortoises are confused by glass panels and try to walk through glass fronted enclosures leading to undue stress. Items of decor must be kept away from the edges of the enclosure as Hermann’s are excellent escape artists.
Heating
Hermann’s tortoises are cold-blooded reptiles, so they rely on the heat from their external surroundings to regulate their body temperature. In order to do this correctly, known as thermoregulation, access to both a “warm” and “cool” area must be provided with a specific temperature gradient.
Ideally, the “cool” area should be between 59˚F – 72˚F 24hrs a day, room temperature is usually adequate simulation when kept in a tortoise table for this ‘cool’ area to be achieved. Hermann’s tortoises need to be provided with a “warm” basking area about 96F during the day. This is can be supplied in the form of a basking spot bulb in a ceramic housing, controlled by a dimming thermostat and monitored with an accurate thermometer.
Remember that any form of heat emitting electrical device should be temperature controlled by a suitable thermostat.
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