Hiya x

porridge66 · 08-07-2011, 12:58 PM

Hi all, First off a bit about me (the boring part lol) My name is Sarah, I live in Staffordshire. I am 30 years old. I'm married with 3 children. I am already owned by my pets: I have an African Grey Parrot, 3 cats, tropical fish, marine fish and 3 dogs.

I am a complete newbie to tortoise keeping. I have been researching for a couple of months now and I have been in touch with a breeder who has hermanns eggs that are being incubated at the minute so hopefully I will get my new baby home in a few months.

I look forward to getting to know you all and hear your stories

Sarah xxx

jeannette37 · 08-07-2011, 01:29 PM

Hi Sarah and welcome to SW I'm getting my babys on Tuesday I know someone who has Hermann eggs but I couldn't wait any longer so I am getting spurs,this site will tell you everything you need to know :--

emma_mcraf · 08-07-2011, 01:31 PM

Hi and welcome Sarah. I have four gorgeous Hermanns...you won't be disappointed! They are wonderful little torts

**Alan1** · 08-07-2011, 01:31 PM

hello............

sky · 08-07-2011, 01:35 PM

Hi Sarah and welcome from me and mine! :Lol:

kkenny · 09-07-2011, 08:47 AM

Hermanns are great. Look forward to seeing a pic of your new family member.

TortBabe · 09-07-2011, 11:26 AM

Hello and welcome Sarah

Triffik · 09-07-2011, 12:48 PM

Hello from a fellow newbie

porridge66 · 10-07-2011, 12:52 PM

Thank you all for your welcome. To be honest I am having a few issues with this breeder. Don't get me wrong I know that people need to protect their babies (I used to breed parrots so was the same) but she won't let me meet the tortoises to 'chose my own' or rather let them choose me as I do with all pets. I know that thefts are on the rise but I am an honest animal lover. I can't find anyone else though that has tortoises available near to me. (I live in Staffordshire) I am also disabled and cannot drive too far as I seize up. Also another thing that worries me about this is that she wants to meet me half way. Thats always been an alarm to me in the past. And finally she seems to be more expensive that people I have seen on here. She is charging £300 for the pair. Can anyone offer me any advise on my 'issues'. Thanks for reading this far (if you managed lol) and I look forward to hearing any advise you can give.

Sarah xxx

**Alan1** · 10-07-2011, 01:21 PM

A lot of breeders don't want people to see where they live because of thefts. If you are not happy with the 'deal' don't do it though, try elsewhere. Have you looked at the breeders list on here?

08-07-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
porridge66 Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 116	Hiya x Hi all, First off a bit about me (the boring part lol) My name is Sarah, I live in Staffordshire. I am 30 years old. I'm married with 3 children. I am already owned by my pets: I have an African Grey Parrot, 3 cats, tropical fish, marine fish and 3 dogs. I am a complete newbie to tortoise keeping. I have been researching for a couple of months now and I have been in touch with a breeder who has hermanns eggs that are being incubated at the minute so hopefully I will get my new baby home in a few months. I look forward to getting to know you all and hear your stories Sarah xxx

08-07-2011, 01:31 PM	#3
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Hi and welcome Sarah. I have four gorgeous Hermanns...you won't be disappointed! They are wonderful little torts __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

08-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#5
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Hi Sarah and welcome from me and mine! :Lol: __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

09-07-2011, 08:47 AM	#6
kkenny Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,303	Hermanns are great. Look forward to seeing a pic of your new family member. __________________ Karin Spartacus, THB, March 2013 Henry, THB, July 2008

09-07-2011, 11:26 AM	#7
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Hello and welcome Sarah __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

08-07-2011, 01:29 PM	#2
jeannette37 Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: worcester,Worcestershire Posts: 815	Hi Sarah and welcome to SW I'm getting my babys on Tuesday I know someone who has Hermann eggs but I couldn't wait any longer so I am getting spurs,this site will tell you everything you need to know :--

08-07-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	hello............

09-07-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
Triffik Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 16	Hello from a fellow newbie

10-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#9
porridge66 Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 116	Thank you all for your welcome. To be honest I am having a few issues with this breeder. Don't get me wrong I know that people need to protect their babies (I used to breed parrots so was the same) but she won't let me meet the tortoises to 'chose my own' or rather let them choose me as I do with all pets. I know that thefts are on the rise but I am an honest animal lover. I can't find anyone else though that has tortoises available near to me. (I live in Staffordshire) I am also disabled and cannot drive too far as I seize up. Also another thing that worries me about this is that she wants to meet me half way. Thats always been an alarm to me in the past. And finally she seems to be more expensive that people I have seen on here. She is charging £300 for the pair. Can anyone offer me any advise on my 'issues'. Thanks for reading this far (if you managed lol) and I look forward to hearing any advise you can give. Sarah xxx

10-07-2011, 01:21 PM	#10
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	A lot of breeders don't want people to see where they live because of thefts. If you are not happy with the 'deal' don't do it though, try elsewhere. Have you looked at the breeders list on here?

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