Hermans or Horsfields? - Page 3

Petrus · 22-04-2011, 06:01 PM

I vote Hermanns

**Bindi** · 22-04-2011, 07:03 PM

I keep Iberas, they're lovely but I think Hermans are hardier

pagan queen · 22-04-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bindi

I keep Iberas, they're lovely but I think Hermans are hardier

My Ibera lived for 7 years in lost in the wilds of my garden. I do live in the south east though. I've never really thought about how hardy my torts are.

pixie-egg · 22-04-2011, 11:40 PM

I have two ibera's and they are great. One i've had for less than a week and she's certainly a tough cookie. Been through the mill and back and still a friendly wee thing. Of course i've not kept other species to compare with but i'd definately recommend them

kkenny · 23-04-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonRimmer

Just checked some threads and it seems Hermans are possibly what I'm looking for....

I am a begginer and have a Hermann aged 2yrs, he is just brilliant. Defo made the right choice.

**Bindi** · 23-04-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pagan queen

My Ibera lived for 7 years in lost in the wilds of my garden. I do live in the south east though. I've never really thought about how hardy my torts are.

I only say Hermans as i believe Iberas are more suseptible to RNS.

**Alan1** · 23-04-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bindi

I only say Hermans as i believe Iberas are more suseptible to RNS.

I have noticed that and also horsfields seem more prone to eye problems.. just going by the number of horsfield eye problem posts I see

**Bindi** · 23-04-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by caledonia

I have noticed that and also horsfields seem more prone to eye problems.. just going by the number of horsfield eye problem posts I see

Hmm quite true, Horsfields also don't like damp...or so I've read/been told

Petrus · 23-04-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bindi

Hmm quite true, Horsfields also don't like damp...or so I've read/been told

Correct!!!!

**Alan1** · 23-04-2011, 09:50 AM

yes, horsfields more prone to shell rot I think but you only really seem to see it if the tort has been kept in really poor conditions. not seen a whole lot of posts with it being a problem

22-04-2011, 07:03 PM	#22
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I keep Iberas, they're lovely but I think Hermans are hardier __________________

22-04-2011, 11:40 PM	#24
pixie-egg Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,318	I have two ibera's and they are great. One i've had for less than a week and she's certainly a tough cookie. Been through the mill and back and still a friendly wee thing. Of course i've not kept other species to compare with but i'd definately recommend them __________________ pixie, eddie and susannah

22-04-2011, 06:01 PM	#21
Petrus Banned Juvenile Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 997	I vote Hermanns

23-04-2011, 09:50 AM	#30
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	yes, horsfields more prone to shell rot I think but you only really seem to see it if the tort has been kept in really poor conditions. not seen a whole lot of posts with it being a problem

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