REPTILIAN TUESDAY #51
Who’s ready to go to the Mediterranean with us today to meet a handsome and sturdy reptile? We knew you guys would be up for another fantastic adventure, so let’s do this!
MEET THE HERMANN’S TORTOISE!
Range/Habitat: Southeast Europe-Mediterranean Islands/ grasslands
Diet: Omnivore: flowers, fruit, leaves, slugs
Length: 6-8”
Conservation Status: near threatened
Fun Facts:
- Hermann’s Tortoise coloration varies by the area that they live in.
- They have a domed carapace (top shell).
- Hermann’s tortoises hide in dense vegetation.
- The male Hermann’s tortoises are smaller than the females.
- Hermann’s tortoises hibernate in colder areas of their range.
Hermann’s tortoises are so cute! We are such huge tortoise and turtle fans! They come with their own built in shell! What’s your favorite thing about them?
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
Ooh what a wonderful post! My tortoise is a horsfields tortoise but hermann’s are great as well! They have such beautiful faces and they are really intelligent 🙂
Oh we are so happy you love this tortoise too! They are super cute!