Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni)
Description
Hermann's tortoises are gentle, surprisingly active pets with a beautiful yellow and brown pattern on their carapace.
- - Thrive outside in climates, specifically those that resemble Mediterranean regions
- - Love to run, dig and forage
- - Tortoises can become aggressive with each other, particularly during mating season, and should be actively monitored or kept separate
- - Generally prefer not to be handled
Specifications
| SKU | 3066718 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco |
| Days to Ship | Item is not shippable |
Live Animal
| Pet Max Length | 8 IN |
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| Special Diet | Herbivore |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 4 IN |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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A well-balanced tortoise diet consists of dark green leafy vegetables, squash, carrots, etc.; fruit should be given sparingly as a treat. Also benefit from a tortoise commercial diet, but should be no more than 25%. High fiber and calcium. Low protein and fat is needed to ensure good digestive tract function.
Always wash your hands before and after handling your reptile and/or habitat contents to help prevent the potential spread of diseases.