Hermanns tortoise

Testudo hermanni  -  Testudo hermanni hermanni
Testudo hermanni boettgeri   (most common in the UK)

This species of tortoise has a bony tip at the end of the tail and is lacking in spurs on the legs.   The carapace is generally flattish and colours can vary, from yellow to olive green with black markings.  Hermanni can be found in Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, France, former Yugoslavia and Italy.

 

Hermanns care sheet


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