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Old 13-01-2008, 04:50 PM
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Hi,
Have recently been given two one year Hermann's. Was told by 'breeder' they were british, but have since found out they are slovenian. Would never have supported this trade, have heard and seen horrific things about what these little guys have to go through. Have reported him as has my torts vet, and i will be taking it further. However, the torts seem to be doing ok, but would like any advice on general care and feeding information from more experienced tortoise keepers.
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Old 14-01-2008, 10:13 AM
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don't know if you've seen the stickies at the top of the page, but there is one on med tortoise care (this includes hermanns) there is also a sticky on suitable weeds.

in addition to these though it might be worth taking a look at Tortoise Trust Web - Start Page
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Old 14-01-2008, 02:33 PM
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thanks for that, will have a proper read through now. there is so much conflicting info online its hard to know who you can trust.
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Old 14-01-2008, 03:09 PM
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I would advise that you take a poo sample to your vets, most of these wild caught tortoises have protazoa or worms.
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