Hermanns Tortoise Care (Testudo hermanni)

[@Mikkeronza]

He looks so healthy! That shell is beautiful.

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks buddy!

[@sethlasley1359]

I got my first reptile last year a leopard gecko and I got a bearded dragon a month ago. your videos really inspire me, thank you for making them keep up the amazing work.

[@MikeTytula]

Glad you enjoy man! Keep it up!

[@cats4114]

I'm thinking about getting a tortoise but I'm worried about getting/ maintaining the appropriate temperature. I live in Maine and winter my apartment is only 68-70 degrees. I'm scared it will get to cold. Anyways, I'm impressed with the care and love you give all your animals :) Great job!

[@MikeTytula]

IF you are looking at Mediterranean species of tortoise you will be fine! Night time temp in my room in the dead of winter hit like 63

[@jenniferbeasley2397]

I think he looks healthy and his slight pyramiding is 100% normal

[@loganok6370]

Jennifer Beasley u

[@joeyrossman4738]

Finally, no more dandelions in my yard.

[@donut5818]

Rasta Banana+lmao

[@anastasiiturgenev7144]

A dandelion must be the last one of the season!

[@Zuxeh]

Really interesting Mike, I for one would love to see an in-depth diet video. Book !

[@MikeTytula]

SWeet!

[@eu_xn5749]

1:10 about the glass I like having my tortoise in a enclosure with glass because we can see if he’s ill and what he’s doing at all times (he’s in our living room)

[@MikeTytula]

They are typically stressed by all glass enclosures, and you should be able to see what he does at all time even in a pen...

[@eu_xn5749]

Mike Tytula he’s never really stressed he’s chill and understands how the glass works

[@Schnooker55]

Glass usually means aquarium. Often Too much heat trapping your tort in too much heat full time. A temp gradient necessary. Tort needs cool, private, dry, option in same habitat. Use heat gun to ensure temp gradient across your pen/enclosure. Really, torts need space, natural sun and natural foods with good fiber offered like Timothy Hay. Inside habitat very possible but not aquariums. On KZbin check out Garden State Tortoise for everything tortoise for any kind of tort! Watch 10 of Chris & Casey Leone’s lifetime of Tortoise anything vids and serve your torts correctly.

[@badgergreenwood4603]

This was actually really good advice for me as I was gonna fat a glass tank but now I shall build my own. Also cute tortuous

[@MikeTytula]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@and-zn1rs]

He is so adorable! ❤ I love your videos :)

[@wenzhou1119]

It is so lovely and I want to keep one!!

[@WillyWeiss-HH]

4 years later, but still I like this kind of videos. Just one comment: stay clear of words such as "never" or "must", I have noticed with time that they are very subjective. I know people here in Germany who would literally killl you if you dare not induce them to hibernate. Stil in nature there have been tortoises found not hibernating (for whatever reason), and in Israel there is a whole community of Tostudo Graeca Terrestris who do not hibernate. Hibenation is not sleeping, it's nature's solution for animals to survive the harsh winters (cold, food shortage, etc.), there have been studies about animals getting used to not hibenating when conditions are spring-like at worst (and they don't lose their procreation cabailities). Many newborns in nature also die during the first hibernation (or second or third), this is why some experts recommend not necesserily to put them to "Winterstarre". But if you even nention that in Germany, better don't show your face in public for a long time. As for a water bowl - all depends on the experience and on the individual animal. If you feed them with wet leaves (emphasis on WET), there is no real need for a water bowl, unless the indivitual tortoise you are raising got used to having one. I do have a water bowl, and my tortoise NEVER touches it. In nature they also don't have it, most specimens will never find water sources rather than in plants. As for the ground, Testudo Hermanni lives in accross lots of types of habitats, unless you know the exact sub-species and even community of the specimen you have at home, there is no point to recommend on type of soil to be used. And anyhow they will get used to whatever you give them. My tortoise I have right now which I understand is a T.H.H from the wastern coast of Spain, is a very avid digger, he needs the type of soil where he can dig and dig his way out on the other side. So the type of soil I provide hhim cannot be what you have. That doesn't mean that yours is a big NO-NO, which is the same for sand, given that many T.H.H in Sardinia and T.H.B live in sandy habitats. So it all depends on many factors. One thing I do agree, though, food should be green, green and diverse (and non-poisonous of course). In the case of Tortuga Graeca, which nornally receives pretty much the same recommendations, there are communities of some subspecies (T.G.T) which feed in nature on friuts relatively more than others, but for T.H only greens are recommended. Good video, though, strong like.

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for that lengthy comment haha. Glad you enjoyed the video?

[@Schnooker55]

Almost Hibernation but for reptiles, like tortoises, its Brumation.

[@yungjuan625]

Should we strain the top soil to make it finer and easier to burrow and digest.

[@MikeTytula]

Depends on what brand you get I suppose.

[@Dealman15]

Worth noting that the water isn't only for drinking and hygienic purposes - but also to moderate their body temperatures as they are ectothermal animals. So it's actually VERY important they have a water source as well as something they can dig down into to reduce their body temperatures and act as a means of shelter. They also need a fair bit of calcium supplements if your local fauna has a poor calcium to phosphorous ratio - which ideally should be 4:1 - and in some places can be 1:4 which is very bad for the turtle.

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for the advice!

[@fatalis454]

Hermanns Tortoises should never be kept indoors but i do appreciate your affection towards them so i‘m hoping Sheldon can live outdoors sooner or later

[@MikeTytula]

Why do you feel that way?

[@expytoll9105]

Do a whole video on making a tortise tank thingy

[@ithinkitsjames619]

We took in my aunts eastern hermann tortoise about a year ago with very short notice and kept her conditions the same as before, besides getting a new wooden table, and listened to my aunts advice but we recently noticed that shes growing and could barely fit through her wooden hidey hole like she used to so i did my research and have found out everything were doing is wrong. Her table is about 1.5ft by 2.5ft and her substrate is a mix of sand and bark, we feed her a handful of lettuce everyday and she just isnt getting the proper care at all. we dont have the space for a huge house and i dont know what to do. would it be best to find her a new home with an experienced reptile owner or can she manage with her small house now? shes 5 and i am worried that she will outgrow it. the best we really do for her is give her a cuttle bone and dandelion leaves in the summer, we dont even clean out her water that regularly. i hate that i didnt do my own proper research sooner and feel really sorry for her. we can easly change her substrate but im really concerned about how much space she has. i feel awful about it and just want the best for her.

[@MikeTytula]

Well now that you know she's not in the best setup, you could always just upgrade her.

[@Louize234]

He's very cute! While you were filming he was following you round like "hey man, pick me up!" Lol

[@MikeTytula]

haha ya

[@tessarollins2303]

This is kind of a stupid question but would it be bad for the tortoise if you put its cage in front of a window? Would it mess up the temps or would it be ok? Sheldon is so cute!

[@MikeTytula]

That is something that could happen yes, but it is certainly doable, just remember that UVB doesn't penetrate the glass so don't think that with sunlight they are getting UVB

[@TheRealEvaPilot14]

Great video! I will be breeding Hermann’s Tortoises soon and can’t wait to get them!

[@MikeTytula]

Nice

[@TheRealEvaPilot14]

Thanks so much!

[@MikeTytula]

NP

[@reptiles4u210]

You should put slate around his water bowl so he doesn't track in very much substrate

[@MikeTytula]

That's not a bad idea!

[@astrosan1]

That’s a good tip for me also, thanks! This is my baby kzbin.info/www/bejne/b37XaGx4rZyampY&feature=share

[@chloe_batty]

Would a 4ft by 3 ft wood vivarium with glass sliding doors be ok for a tortoise? Because it's my only spate viv right now and I'm looking to get a baby hermann's tortoise soon. In my house I can only use a viv bc I have cats and they will jump into enclosures that don't have a roof lol

[@MikeTytula]

4 long 3 wide? how tall?

[@chloe_batty]

@@MikeTytula about 3ft tall too. The glass does not go to the bottom, so the tortoise won't be able to see out. But is the vivarium big enough?

[@MikeTytula]

If the floor space is 4x3 feet, it will be fine I. There for a while! But will need an upgrade eventually

[@chloe_batty]

@@MikeTytula yeah I think so too. Thankfully I have thr space for an upgrade. Thank you.

[@MikeTytula]

Perfect! As long as their is space!

[@tyrowolfe3034]

I'd love an in depth feeding video! Also can you do more ackies care videos? Book :)

[@MikeTytula]

I have one on the channel

[@plutoid3524]

Actually; pyramiding is linked to humidity and it being to dry. Although a high protein diet will also cause pyramiding.

[@MikeTytula]

I don't think it's a definite thing really, likely a combination of all things really

[@kalebmoore2945]

Yeah that is linked to pyramiding too, but it isn't just one thing that can cause it. Improper diet, low humidity, too much calcium, too little calcium, improper UVB, genetics, and I'm sure there are others. For some people it could have been just one thing that was off and for others it could be a combination. Everyone's scenario is different!

[@plutoid3524]

Kaleb Moore I agree

[@Schnooker55]

Dehydration causes pyramiding. Excess protein causes pyramiding. Daily, available mouth & cochlea water intake necessary. In addition to your suggested flowers, weeds, romaine, hibiscus, endive, etc,…fiber rich Timothy hay too. I always offer some moistened Mazuri LS Tortoise Pellets. No pyramiding,…2 Eastern Hermanns,….16 yrs. Lighting: Arcadia T5 12% UVB. IF ya wanna learn Tortoise everything right the first time, KZbin: search: Garden State Tortoise.😎

[@Khoiwind]

Book! Great video mate, I recently got a hermann's tortoise and they're wonderful! Another option for an indoor enclosure is a rubber maid stock tank. They're huge and easy to clean. love that booty dance too xD

[@MikeTytula]

Very true!

[@Luke-cp2jz]

If you could JUST upload Sheldon videos....THAT'D BE GREAT

[@MikeTytula]

hahahah

[@otter7097]

Mike Tytula i named my turtle shelldon as well, bad name because she is a 7 inch long 2 year old female

[@chennytango9298]

this seems western hermann's as more contrasty shells. mine looks exactly like yours

[@MikeTytula]

Ya I'm pretty sure it is

[@Dmenjivar22]

Your Canadian and you use Fahrenheit????

[@MikeTytula]

Most of my viewers are from the states and for reptile products even in canada it's all in farenheight

[@DupoRules]

@@MikeTytula Barbaric

[@SaifKhan-wk4jj]

How long do these live?

[@gunnermartyr8516]

What breeder would you recommend for reptiles I'm planning on starting a business, and I don't want harmed reptiles. Anyone?

[@MikeTytula]

Theres a ton of breeders it depends on what you want to breed really.

[@gunnermartyr8516]

I was going to get snakes, leapord and crested geckos, chameleons, bearded dragons, and tortoises

[@MikeTytula]

Gunner Martyr That means nothing... What kind of tortoises what species of snakes? Like you have to think all these things out

[@Eggnoodlesandketchup3]

I have a Herman's just like this. his name's Marmaduke. He looks nothing like the other 3 eastern Herman's I have. The shell makes him look more like a spur thigh. Is Sheldon a western Herman's? Maybe that explains shell difference?

[@MikeTytula]

It's possible! I need to get my book out and compare him again

[@memehonor1282]

Hey great new I just got a baby fancy bearded dragon for my bday yesterday he's so tame already and the only time I held him was when we put him in his tank

[@MikeTytula]

sweet

[@memehonor1282]

+Mike Tytula dude my moms terrified of him when he's on my shirt

[@KyledrenCraft]

+loSt gamer She'll eventually get used to him like ours when we got him. But out bearded dragon died. :(

[@memehonor1282]

+Kyledren Craft how old was the beardie

[@KyledrenCraft]

Around 3 years

[@FortisOne]

I have a glass tank the lid is always open and he doesn't dig in the corners he always looks happy

[@_mcleggy003_]

I’m getting a 2 year old Herman’s Tortoise would a VivExotic Deluxe tortoise table be ok for a while.

[@MikeTytula]

Don't know what that is haha.

[@_mcleggy003_]

Oh and I love the videos by the way. The tortoise will be my 7th pet I have a cat, 4 goldfish, a crested gecko and I’m getting a Herman’s tortoise I wish I had as many animals as you in variety. But great vids and awesome setups I’ve been watching your vids for a long time and always enjoy the room tours keep it up bud.

[@MikeTytula]

That cool man! Gotta build slowly :)

[@mariomadriz747]

beautiful tort!! what locale is your western hermann?

[@MikeTytula]

I believe Eastern

[@cyrilvamp7424]

What are some recommendations for in enclosure plants they like to eat that they don't destroy in a week?

[@MikeTytula]

The dracancea is doing well, geraniums are pretty good as well

[@cyrilvamp7424]

Thank you!

[@Quizitix]

My Hermann is 5 years old, never once has he drank from his water bowl! He has a bath every day or every other day though so maybe that's why..

[@MikeTytula]

That would probably be why haha

[@astrosan1]

I’ve noticed mine likes a good gulp of water while he’s in the bath. But he doesn’t tend to walk over to his water bowl at all really. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b37XaGx4rZyampY&feature=share My little boy wants me to start making a channel for Joey, so I’m doing my best!

[@Schnooker55]

Torts take in water thru their cochlea/tail,…and their mouth. Torts know the lay of their land. They explore, they know. Manually submerging your tort daily promotes defecation. Torts healthy defecation on their terms healthier. Torts know where the water is. I offer larger bathing pan of water,…and smaller water troughs they drink from by mouth. Pyramiding occurs from too much protein but primarily, and more typical, dehydration your torts better cause for their carapace deformations. Clean water by mouth and for body required….AND best on your torts terms not your forced or chosen daily dunks.

[@freya-louise6669]

My female hermann has a massive water dish it’s a paint tray and she can easily get in it but Iv never seen her drink only stare at the water however I do bath her every 3 days

[@MikeTytula]

Then I wouldn't be worried about it :)

[@JoeSmith-fq5lv]

Do you think an 18 inch by 12 inch (46 cm by 30 cm)is too small for a baby Hermann's Tortoise?

[@MikeTytula]

Way way to small

[@JoeSmith-fq5lv]

Ok, where did you get your wooden boards and the blue stuff(forgot what you called it) from?

[@niamhsaint5454]

Would it be suitable to create a two leveled enclosure?

[@MikeTytula]

Ya you could certainly make that work!

[@tortoisesandexploring2276]

when they are baby's its fine to keep them in a glass one just put paper or something so they can't see out

[@zaidharoon511]

Thanks, this is extremely helpful. btw would this work for a 4 year-old (hermann) tortoise?

[@ryansiegel5244]

They get like 8-11 inches right? Are they a more humid loving species such as a Red Foot, or a desert type species such as the Sulcata?

[@MikeTytula]

Some where inbetween the two haha

[@ryansiegel5244]

Alright. Im deciding what kind of tortoise i want. there so many i don't know which one to choose

[@MikeTytula]

Ryan Siegel Theres a ton!

[@sarpozel3207]

Hey Mike im a big fan, I was wondering if you had a link to the bulb I have the name down but I dont want to get the wrong one

[@mthompson6038]

Hey, I just got my Hermann’s tortoise today and have a few questions . Do I leave the light and heat bulb on even when he sleeps ? Should I feed him once or twice a day ? How often do they sleep and for how long . He’s under a year; how often should I soak him . Thanks

[@MikeTytula]

All lights should be turned off at night. I would feed once a day for now, but small meals. I would give weekly soaks

[@nay.murray6097]

is there a good web site i can search , about possible foods that could be collected from the wild ( in england ) or is that a no no!

[@MikeTytula]

I would join local facebook groups honestly :)

[@lynseymartin4820]

What a fantastic and informative video. Thank you, from the UK 🙂

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks Lynsey! Glad you enjoyed, I hope you took some useful information from it :)

[@ConquestUnderscore]

@Mike Tytula Plz do food tips

[@ashtonbutterfield4799]

Great vid really liked it and can u please tell me how u got Sheldon to eat lettuce I ask u on your last vid

[@MikeTytula]

I put it in there? I'm not really sure what you are asking.

[@expytoll9105]

I live in Ontario Canada, and I can't find where they sell a Hermann tortoise. Please help me find one .

[@MikeTytula]

Look at aracniphiliacs

[@expytoll9105]

thankyou

[@expytoll9105]

Mike Tytula they don't have any Hermann tortoises

[@MikeTytula]

Keep looking then man

[@artistichonda]

I got my hermann's from arachnophiliacs about a year ago. Bruce (the owner) lives in BC now but does travel out here (Ontario) for some of the reptile expos.

[@bradster7733]

I want living plants in my Herman’s tortoise enclosure but I’m told that I can’t because they have pesticides on them and they will kill my tortoise, how do I put live plants into my tortoise’s enclosure

[@MikeTytula]

I have a couple videos on my channel doing up Sheldons enclosure with plenty of live plants. Check out the tortoise table, they have a list of plants that are good for your tortoise.

[@Jabermd93]

Isn't he supposed to hibernate in order to stay healthy? (Since Hermans need to hibernate?) Thank you

[@MikeTytula]

If you want them to exhibit breeding activity then brumation is a must. If not, theres no real conclusive data if it is necessary or not.

[@tresmachado8600]

Can anyone please answers this question... do I have to bath my tortoise if I have a water dish that I change the water every day?

[@MikeTytula]

Yes, the answer is yes haha

[@tresmachado8600]

Mike Tytula oh okay cool! And is it every other day, twice a week, one a week? I've read numerous things.

[@6strings735]

I like the use of the corrugated plastic.

[@MikeTytula]

I thought it was clever at the time.

[@Reptillian8071]

Do Herman's have similar care to horsefeild?

[@MikeTytula]

Quite similar!

[@turtlelover201]

Great info! I’m in love with Sheldon! BOOK! 🐢

[@MikeTytula]

Sheldon is the man!

[@ryansiegel5244]

What can I put in cage that is 5 foot 2 inches by 3 foot 2 inches? ( I can expand it if needed)

[@omnphugs]

How do you deal with really bad shell rot

[@MikeTytula]

Get to a vet ASAP

[@andone01red]

Book! Nice video Mike, Congrats on 22k as well! Haha Sheldon's booth dance is the best XD

[@MikeTytula]

He's pretty special haha. And thanks man!

[@katherinewei6423]

That was a great video. :3 Loved the booty dance. :D hahaha... I have two Hermann's, I have that book, and I give them a water dish and bathe them approximately 30 min a day. They love their daily baths! Also I think The Tortoise Table is a great resource :3 so much to learn and apply still!!!!!! :D I probably bathe them longer and more often than most, but now they are used to it. :-p Thanks again.

[@MikeTytula]

That's awesome no harm in more baths haha

[@thijstops7615]

What kind of stones are there in your enclosure?

[@MikeTytula]

Slate I believe

[@JohnDoe-dq7kn]

all I can say is sometimes the ramp like water dishes can kill tortoises by drowning them. I think plants saucers work better.

[@fruitmakesuhigh]

how will this big tortoise drown in 2 inches of water?r

[@JohnDoe-dq7kn]

Daason Carter They sometimes have a hard time getting in and out. And they cant keep there head above the water level for very long.

[@wa5780]

That's why it's a ramp. To stop the tortoise from getting stuck in the water dish, making easy access in and out! Great vid anyway

[@MikeTytula]

Ya you are correct for smaller tortoise they work great but I'm not to worried about him drowning in it

[@taylorbolduc1763]

No matter what water dish I give my Hermanns he circles it and nips and humps it

[@ryanmcconville581]

Do you turn the heat lamp off at night?

[@MikeTytula]

All lights turn off at night!

[@simajayaredevil]

Mike, what kind or brand of lightbulb do you use?

[@MikeTytula]

I use Arcadia linear t5s

[@tomasidris9257]

In california can you keep them outside year round?

[@MikeTytula]

Depends where you are.

[@gearinthemachine990]

Yes

[@louisejorgensen3658]

would a 4 foot by 3 foot tortoise table work?

[@MikeTytula]

Depends for what tortoise species

[@Jonathan-lf2br]

Yow mike where can I find that Mercury bulb?

[@MikeTytula]

Pretty much any petstore

[@Jonathan-lf2br]

+Mike Tytula ok thanks for responding but are they made by expo terra,zoo med or Zilla or somthing like that

[@caelethermatthews8898]

Book. Great informational video.

[@MikeTytula]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cats4114]

Wondering if Eco Earth would work??

[@MikeTytula]

It's not ideal, but it will work in a pinch.

[@seanm5771]

I'd love a Hermans tortoise but my parents say I have too many. I did have four but now it's down to 2

[@MikeTytula]

It happens haha

[@milehighbeerguy4586]

Cool! I want to get one going.. book shelf that's a good idea!

[@MikeTytula]

Book shelves work great. Just make sure you seal them first.

[@mariomadriz747]

hello Mike, where did you get your hermann from? what locale is he?

[@MikeTytula]

I got him from a reptile store in Calgary, and I have no idea what locale he is

[@bigjig7369]

Is there a food that I can buy

[@MikeTytula]

What do you mean??

[@hannahmiles974]

You can use Romain lettuce right?

[@MikeTytula]

You can but I wouldn't recommend it as a staple.

[@JakeHockley]

Great video Mike :) I love tortoises but I just don't have the room for one :(

[@MikeTytula]

They are amazing! Sometime you will have room for them and be able to keep them :)

[@Mark-xd3lg]

where do you buy a tortoise in canada

[@MikeTytula]

You can buy them from a couple different places.

[@themanorSka]

Great vid thanks

[@MikeTytula]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Brian-zy4jd]

I want to purchase a hermanns, or another relatively small breed, however i am having trouble finding sellers. I live in canada, like you, do you know any good places or websites that sell tortoises for around $300-350?

[@MikeTytula]

You won't find one for that cheap in canada, J&J reptiles when they have them are about 450 which is the cheapest I have found.

[@ashtonbutterfield4799]

On your monitor vid I ask u how u got Sheldon to eat lettuce

[@dreamscomedrew]

Where should I get one in Canada ?

[@jeffersonmiranda7452]

Plz make a list

[@MikeTytula]

Of what?

[@JoeSmith-fq5lv]

How much did Shelldon cost? I searched it up and was shocked by what I saw (Around $150-250)

[@MikeTytula]

In canada I bought him for 450$

[@JoeSmith-fq5lv]

Do you know if my Hermann's tortoise can eat Mexican Petunias? There are ALOT growing in my backyard...

[@russelltabata1033]

Where did you get Shelldon!

[@friablesj3140]

What should the humidity be?

[@rinraiden7025]

Medium, they don't like high humidity but not too dry. They naturally inhabit scrubland in the wild

[@yrnss]

Would it be easier to keep smaller tortoises like Sheldon in outdoor enclosures or indoors? P.S. I love your videos, you make actually enjoyable care and room tour vids! Keep up the good work!

[@ibapl-bleach281]

Does he need a 40 gallon tank

[@MikeTytula]

More than that lol

[@ibapl-bleach281]

Mike Tytula oh XD

[@user-lj7sq7ix1j]

My tortoise looks exactly the same as yours with the shell, I have done everything right with her but her shell still developed like that. 🇬🇧

[@MikeTytula]

Ya there is no real science behind what causes some minor pyramiding in tortoises

[@thegoldenmako7353]

awsome vid I subscribed like 2 weeks ago and it was worth it

[@Mars_DA]

Same fam

[@austinburton9247]

Great video, they're awesome little tortoises!

[@MikeTytula]

They sure are!

[@ashleighhiebert9612]

Book....great vid! Sheldon is so cute 🐢

[@MikeTytula]

Agreed! Sheldon is great!

[@runakhalique9380]

What plant is that

[@MikeTytula]

Which plant?

[@bobnash5745]

can they drink tap water?

[@kittenmeow7092]

bob nash yes?

[@bobnash5745]

THNX\

[@maggiejessop1513]

bob nash no the clorine is bad for it

[@AllanJJMurphy]

Book... Great tips. Thanks

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for watching!

[@cosmic1229]

how old was he in this?

[@MikeTytula]

I'm not sure haha

[@jaxworld4490]

Love the booty dance, grandson has just got his 1st one so I found your video very interesting , thank you.

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for watching, I hope he enjoys!

[@tabernacleisking8319]

Video over food please

[@Jimmy-kt7mu]

Someone help me I need veiled chameleon advise ! Just got my first little guy I could use some pointers !

[@MikeTytula]

With what?

[@Jimmy-kt7mu]

+Mike Tytula my 3 month old veiled chameleon has not been eating can any advise ? I feed him hoppers he ate 2 when I first put him in his new cage but now he doesn't seem to be eating can anyone advise ?

[@MikeTytula]

Jimmy Virgo Hoppers? As in mice?

[@Jimmy-kt7mu]

+Mike Tytula no here in UK we call small locust hoppers

[@Jimmy-kt7mu]

+Mike Tytula by the little guy don't eat every day should I be feeding him every other day ?

[@adamkun3222]

Hey, your from Alberta or Manitoba right? Lol I love finding people who have the same interests as me that live in my country. Except I live in southern Ontario, so it’s a little warmer down here. Lol.

[@MikeTytula]

Alberta. And ya it's nice to know there is a bunch of us out there.

[@thegreekanimalkeeper]

You said that they are from desert, i can say that they are not and i say that because i am a Greek and i live in Greece (Greece is not really like a desert) and i have seen their habitats and they also don't have sand (that because you mentioned that nobody should have them in a sand substrate)

[@MikeTytula]

When I say desert, I mean on the more arid side of things. I'd love to see some photos if you feel like sharing.

[@jaocobmarquez653]

Make a video on what they eat.

[@piranhafranky]

Please make a feeding video and where to get those special weeds that Sheldon eats.

[@kittenmeow7092]

Hi Michael, or graphic Phoenix, I am trying to find a tortoise I should buy. I found this website called tortoisesupply.com I found this hatchling hermann's tortoise, and I want to know if this is an ok one. I like Greek or Egyptian tortoises because they stay small. There are Greek tortoises on the website. I want to know if it looks healthy. www.tortoisesupply.com/baby-hermanns-tortoise-eastern-b-grade/

[@kittenmeow7092]

I also live right next to Arizona, so this might be my best bet. The other one is in Nevada, and I live just east of Nevada, north-east of Las Vegas, and North of the Arizona tortoise compound, so it'll be most likely to arrive alive, right?

[@kittenmeow7092]

www.arizonatortoisecompound.com/2015-Hermann-s-Tortoise-Hatchlings.html

[@tortoisesandexploring2276]

ok fruit u can feed red foots and cherry heads and more tropical species u can feed them fruit

[@MikeTytula]

Yes I know that but I wasn't talking about the south american tortoises.