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RE: Russian/Hermann's/Greeks???

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Posted by: VICtort at Tue May 6 20:08:20 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by VICtort ]  
   

All 3 are pretty hardy and have "outgoing" personalities, similar diets, habits. "Russians" might no like a lot of hot humidity, they seem tolerant of cold and hot, but not humidity. Russians often burrow, so plan for that. Russian males and Herrmann's males are both ornery if you have multiple tortoises, they will fight and pester the females. You could probably do well with any of these 3, with proper enclosure design. Stay away from desert adapted North African "Greeks", but ones from Europe would probably be a good choice. I really enjoy my Ibera type Greeks and Russians, too. I am told Herrmann's may be found in forested areas of France, perhaps roughly similar climate to yours? Consider captive hatched if you are a beginner,sometimes wild ones are a challenge to acclimate and generate Vet bills, no $ saved if so... Good luck, vic


   

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