hello, my name is lindsay i am 20 years old. I have only just joined this forum about an hour ago, i have a 2 year old herman tortoise called charlie, i have only had him for one week. It would be most appriciated if anybody could give me help and advice about him as i am a new parent so to speak. My mother in law has two heman tortoises called vernon and neville and they are both 4 years old, she helps me as much as she can on what little she knows so hopefully i can find mysel some new friends on here who can help me with charlie. i am looking forward to hearing from you all xxx

Hi Lindsay and We are all a friendly bunch on here and always willing to help if you need to ask anything at all :-)

Ali

Thanks ali, thats nice to know. is there any different greens or food i can give him than cabbage kale and spinach? So he doesnt get bored of it x

Hi Lindsay

Welcome to TPG. Weeds/flowers are a great food for tortoises

thats all my tortoises get to eat.and the best bit is weeds are free.....Dandys,plantain,vetch,dead nettle

sow thistles,chickweed are to name a few.

plants.....Pansy, petunias,most sedums but not sedum acre, forget-me-nots

Deb

Hi deb, im just wondering where can u get dandys from, as i thought if u pick most of them they will have pesticide chemicals on them. xxxx

Hi,

Its best to avoid grass verges especially when they are near residential areas as the council will sometimes spray these areas. I pick mine out in the country along bridle paths/fields etc. Always give them a good wash before feeding them.

Ali

Hi Lindsay, welcome from me too, great to here you have a new tortoise.

For further advice on Charlie I would recommend you read our care sheet here is the link http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/files/Hermanns%20care%20sheet%20May%202008.pdf.  It will ensure you and your mother in law are providing the very best care for your torts.

If you have any further queries please ask away!

Regards Vivienne

Hello Lyndsay

I am looking forward to seeing photos of your Hermann

Julie