Hermanns and Dwarf Hermanns

[SLB1989]

Who here has a Hermann or a Dwarf Hermann?
Would love to see some pictures as I am thinking of getting one of the above.

[Garrett]

I have a baby hermanns:

[purplepixie]

There is no such thing as a dwarf hermans, they are hermani hermani a sub species of hermans.

[gtm]

Originally Posted by purplepixie

There is no such thing as a dwarf hermans, they are hermani hermani a sub species of hermans.

It's a trade name but they are smaller than their relatives so not completely without a basis in reality.

[lil05]

[purplepixie]

If they are hermani hermani then they should be called that, to avoid confusion, and to get correct advice.

[Caz]

Originally Posted by purplepixie

If they are hermani hermani then they should be called that, to avoid confusion, and to get correct advice.

Exactly. About time we stopped making up 'common' names and took the trouble to learn the scientific names.

[gtm]

Originally Posted by Caz

Exactly. About time we stopped making up 'common' names and took the trouble to learn the scientific names.

They can be more of a hindrance than a help - try finding a Testudo Graeca in Greece.

[donstapley]

my two hermanns:

yoshi


zelda

[cjj40uk]

A photo of our Hermanni Hermanni (dwarf) tortoises

Chris J.