Testudo hermanni hermanni

Ksolo · 12-01-2015, 06:59 PM

Are these the smallest of the Hermann's available? I did a college course on animal care and they had 2 males of about 16 year old at the time, they where quite small hermanns I would like to find one like them.

they where mostly yellow with black patch's from what I remember.

Hanako · 12-01-2015, 09:53 PM

They are available. I have some and plenty of others here too. There is several breeders here on the forum who breed them.

Ozric Jonathan · 12-01-2015, 10:41 PM

Yes the hermanni hermanni is normally the smallest of the sub species, especially the males. The females can get to quite a size but of course it varies a lot too.

They can be hard to track down at times but if you were looking for a juvenile male there is a good chance of getting one if you are prepared to hunt around for a while and travel to get it.

Ksolo · 13-01-2015, 05:02 PM

what size will an adult male get to? I am getting excited about a tortoise but don't want something that will grow big

Hanako · 13-01-2015, 09:10 PM

Mine is about 4 inches (10 cm). He is an adult male (11 years old).

Ksolo · 13-01-2015, 10:02 PM

Oooooh pictures please - How much do they cost are they more expensive.

Hanako · 14-01-2015, 10:28 AM

I posted it in this thread.

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=69475

Ozric Jonathan · 14-01-2015, 11:43 PM

And here is a photo of one of my males hermannis. This is taken under T5 lighting only. which should give a good colour rendering that is similar to how the tortoise would appear under good, but not sunny, light outdoors. I cleaned him up for this shot, but just with water and then dried him. Photos taken of these tortoises when they are wet are very vibrant and shiny.

His name is Beth.

Kighill · 22-08-2015, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanako

Mine is about 4 inches (10 cm). He is an adult male (11 years old).

Where abouts in the country are you please?

12-01-2015, 06:59 PM	#1
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	Testudo hermanni hermanni Are these the smallest of the Hermann's available? I did a college course on animal care and they had 2 males of about 16 year old at the time, they where quite small hermanns I would like to find one like them. they where mostly yellow with black patch's from what I remember.

12-01-2015, 10:41 PM	#3
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Yes the hermanni hermanni is normally the smallest of the sub species, especially the males. The females can get to quite a size but of course it varies a lot too. They can be hard to track down at times but if you were looking for a juvenile male there is a good chance of getting one if you are prepared to hunt around for a while and travel to get it. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

14-01-2015, 10:28 AM	#7
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	I posted it in this thread. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=69475 Last edited by Hanako; 14-01-2015 at 10:30 AM.

14-01-2015, 11:43 PM	#8
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	And here is a photo of one of my males hermannis. This is taken under T5 lighting only. which should give a good colour rendering that is similar to how the tortoise would appear under good, but not sunny, light outdoors. I cleaned him up for this shot, but just with water and then dried him. Photos taken of these tortoises when they are wet are very vibrant and shiny. His name is Beth. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises Last edited by Ozric Jonathan; 14-01-2015 at 11:54 PM.

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12-01-2015, 09:53 PM	#2
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	They are available. I have some and plenty of others here too. There is several breeders here on the forum who breed them.

13-01-2015, 05:02 PM	#4
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	what size will an adult male get to? I am getting excited about a tortoise but don't want something that will grow big

13-01-2015, 09:10 PM	#5
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	Mine is about 4 inches (10 cm). He is an adult male (11 years old).

13-01-2015, 10:02 PM	#6
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	Oooooh pictures please - How much do they cost are they more expensive.

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