Possibe New Tortoise owner.

Ksolo · 10-01-2015, 06:06 PM

Hi all

Thanks to a lovely member of this site, "Pussygalore" I have found your helpful friendly site and look forward to becoming a regular member.

So for the last 3-4 years I have been thinking of getting a Hermanns tortoise, I would prefer a male if at all possible as they grow smaller and I don't want a large tortoise.

I have been researching quite a bit and joined another forum of witch I wont mention, but they where the most unhelpful pushy/controlling people ever and I was very nearly put off the idea of owning a tortoise after being told that it was cruel to keep a wild animal indoors.

I am interested and would appreciate help in setting up a tortoise table as this is the accommodation upon research I would like to use.

Many thanks for having me on this forum.
Keith

becciwales · 10-01-2015, 10:45 PM

Hello and welcome.
I've been on most forums, this is now the only one I'm on. I have 5 Hermanns. They're lovely torts xx

Ksolo · 10-01-2015, 10:56 PM

I must say this seems to be a lovely forum.

I look forward to learning about these lovely animals.

emma_mcraf · 10-01-2015, 11:13 PM

Welcome Keith. This is a very friendly and supportive forum. You've certainly been pointed in the right direction for help in setting up a table. I suggest you have a good browse through the housing section. There are plenty of photos to inspire you. Feel free to ask any questions. There's always someone about to offer advice.

Ksolo · 10-01-2015, 11:28 PM

Do you think it would be possible to rehome a male hermanns? as I think I would like to offer an older tort a home, aslong as it came from a trusted home? Obviously I would pay for him, but I just think it would be a nice thing to do.

becciwales · 11-01-2015, 02:35 AM

I definitely think there is a market for rehoming males!
You need to make sure Hermanns over 6cms are chipped and have the correct paperwork. Article 10 Cites. x

mark r · 11-01-2015, 09:16 AM

Hi Keith,

welcome to the site, unfortunately youve found out not all forums are as friendly as they could be, dont let that put you off as this is a nice friendly forum full of people willing to help if they can.

a male tortoise would make a great pet, as becciwales has said over 60mm they need to be chipped and have to correct article 10 paperwork (or at least number) but if someone offers you one for free without papers and chipped thats ok as long as no money changes hands and should you need to let it go at a later date you would also only be able to give it away free.

becciwales · 11-01-2015, 11:11 AM

Oh sorry, I forgot to add that part! Thanks Mark x

mark r · 11-01-2015, 11:14 AM

I knew thats what you meant Becci.

Suze65 · 11-01-2015, 11:54 AM

Hello and welcome, yes this is a friendly, helpful forum, I only do this one now and a FB group. We are not bossy or pushy lol . I think a male herman is a good idea, and you will probably find there's a lot of these up for rehoming, females are more in demand. Good luck

10-01-2015, 06:06 PM	#1
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	Possibe New Tortoise owner. Hi all Thanks to a lovely member of this site, "Pussygalore" I have found your helpful friendly site and look forward to becoming a regular member. So for the last 3-4 years I have been thinking of getting a Hermanns tortoise, I would prefer a male if at all possible as they grow smaller and I don't want a large tortoise. I have been researching quite a bit and joined another forum of witch I wont mention, but they where the most unhelpful pushy/controlling people ever and I was very nearly put off the idea of owning a tortoise after being told that it was cruel to keep a wild animal indoors. I am interested and would appreciate help in setting up a tortoise table as this is the accommodation upon research I would like to use. Many thanks for having me on this forum. Keith

10-01-2015, 10:45 PM	#2
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Hello and welcome. I've been on most forums, this is now the only one I'm on. I have 5 Hermanns. They're lovely torts xx __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

10-01-2015, 11:13 PM	#4
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Welcome Keith. This is a very friendly and supportive forum. You've certainly been pointed in the right direction for help in setting up a table. I suggest you have a good browse through the housing section. There are plenty of photos to inspire you. Feel free to ask any questions. There's always someone about to offer advice. __________________ 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

11-01-2015, 02:35 AM	#6
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	I definitely think there is a market for rehoming males! You need to make sure Hermanns over 6cms are chipped and have the correct paperwork. Article 10 Cites. x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

11-01-2015, 09:16 AM	#7
mark r Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	Hi Keith, welcome to the site, unfortunately youve found out not all forums are as friendly as they could be, dont let that put you off as this is a nice friendly forum full of people willing to help if they can. a male tortoise would make a great pet, as becciwales has said over 60mm they need to be chipped and have to correct article 10 paperwork (or at least number) but if someone offers you one for free without papers and chipped thats ok as long as no money changes hands and should you need to let it go at a later date you would also only be able to give it away free. Last edited by mark r; 11-01-2015 at 11:13 AM.

10-01-2015, 10:56 PM	#3
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	I must say this seems to be a lovely forum. I look forward to learning about these lovely animals.

10-01-2015, 11:28 PM	#5
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	Do you think it would be possible to rehome a male hermanns? as I think I would like to offer an older tort a home, aslong as it came from a trusted home? Obviously I would pay for him, but I just think it would be a nice thing to do.

11-01-2015, 11:11 AM	#8
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Oh sorry, I forgot to add that part! Thanks Mark x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

11-01-2015, 11:14 AM	#9
mark r Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	I knew thats what you meant Becci.

11-01-2015, 11:54 AM	#10
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Hello and welcome, yes this is a friendly, helpful forum, I only do this one now and a FB group. We are not bossy or pushy lol . I think a male herman is a good idea, and you will probably find there's a lot of these up for rehoming, females are more in demand. Good luck __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

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