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turtbert · Level 3 Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 272

but I don't know much about them, how do they compare to keeping water turtles? I am thinking of getting either a Hermann or a Horsfield

dixieee · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 6:00 am Post subject:

they get HUGE. do u have a place for them?
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turtbert · Level 3 Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 272

yep garden when they get big Very Happy

turtles1 · Level 3 Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 196

the only problem their not as exciting being on land their a bit slower i like watching them walk and feed them by hand and its easier to check their mouths for their vitals

deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1227

Hermans don't get very big at all. The big thing with tortoises is the temps and diet requirements for them.
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turtles1 · Level 3 Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 196

i have an adult EBoxie but i live in natural habitat so its easier

turtbert · Level 3 Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 272

I think it will either be a Marginated or Hermans now. I think the bigger Marginated will be better for roaming the garden, but the smaller Hermans will be easier to bring inside! I live as far South as you can in the UK so the weather's usually pretty good, just shorter summer, cooler Spring and Autumn than their natural habitat. I just want to make sure I can look after one properly before I commit as they live for such a long time!