How big do female Hermann tortoises get?
Adults usually range from 13-20 cm (5-8 in). Adults of the western subspecies, Testudo hermanni boettgeri, may reach up to 28 cm (11 in) in length, weighing 3-4 kg (7-9 lb). Sexual dimorphism is moderate, with females on average 12% larger than males.
Can you keep a male and female Hermann tortoise together?
In nature, tortoises tend to be solitary. Never house two male tortoises together. And avoid keeping only one female and one male together so the male does not become overly aggressive. Keeping two or more female tortoises together is generally fine, and keeping one male with two or more females can also work.
How can you tell the sex of a Hermann tortoise?
Hermanns tortoises are most easily sexed by their tail length. Males will have much larger tails than females. Female hermanns tortoises tend to be larger than males. Males in this species do not have a noticeable concave belly like many tortoises do.
When is the best time to house a Hermann’s tortoise?
Tortoises frequently interact and can engage in combat, especially during the mating season in spring and fall. During courtship, male tortoises will chase and ram the females, sometimes causing harm. Only bring males and females together if you intend to mate them; otherwise, house them separately. Housing the Hermann’s Tortoise
Are there any subspecies of the Hermann’s tortoise?
Hermann’s tortoise ( Testudo hermanni ) is a species in the genus Testudo. Two subspecies are known: the western Hermann’s tortoise ( T. h. hermanni ) and the eastern Hermann’s tortoise ( T. h. boettgeri ). Sometimes mentioned as a subspecies, T. h. peleponnesica is not yet confirmed to be genetically different…
How big does an eastern hermanni tortoise get?
The size also depends on what they feed as well the condition in they keep. As shown above, the Eastern Hermanni is much larger than the western Harmanni. They may 3-4 kg according to weight but All the turtle are grown at different rates so it’s very difficult to generalize about age.
What’s the difference between a male and female Hermann tortoise?
Female hermanns tortoises tend to be larger than males. Males in this species do not have a noticeable concave belly like many tortoises do. The rear of the shell on males tends to curve inward, under the tortoise, where females generally end pointing straight down at the ground.
Tortoises frequently interact and can engage in combat, especially during the mating season in spring and fall. During courtship, male tortoises will chase and ram the females, sometimes causing harm. Only bring males and females together if you intend to mate them; otherwise, house them separately. Housing the Hermann’s Tortoise
How many clutches does a Western Hermann tortoise lay?
Females of both subspecies have been known to double and even triple clutch in one season with anywhere from fourteen to thirty days in between nests. Some of our western Hermann’s will even lay up to four clutches in a season. Fertility varies and we have found this to be determined by the number of males, at least in our care.
How big do Hermann’s tortoise hatchlings get?
Hermann’s tortoises are physically similar to many other tortoises species, but more so in particular (and unsurprisingly) to other mediterranean species. Hermann’s tortoises are a medium sized breed, with hatchlings being up 1.5” (3.5cm) long, which is fairly typical among most breeds.
