How Big Can Hermann's Tortoises Grow? A Detailed Look at Adult Size

Generally, male Hermann's tortoises can grow to around 12-15 cm, while female Hermann's tortoises can grow to 15-20 cm. However, due to regional differences, some tortoises may grow larger and some may be smaller. For example, the eastern Hermann's tortoise can generally grow to 28 cm, while the western Hermann's tortoise rarely grows to 20 cm; generally, some adult tortoises will only grow to around 12 cm after reaching adulthood.

Do Hermann's Tortoises Look Good When They Grow Up?

Hermann's tortoises look very good when they grow up. Their scales are quite attractive, and they also have some yellow markings, making them ornamental, which is one reason many people like to keep them.

In addition, Hermann's tortoises have a relatively long lifespan. Under captive conditions without hibernation, they live about 70-80 years, and with regular hibernation, they live about 120 years. It is not recommended to hibernate young tortoises with a carapace under 5 cm. This is a type of tortoise very suitable for keeping in mainland China, as it does not have high environmental requirements.Because the keeping difficulty is very low and its ability to adapt to the environment is very high, there are few cases of them being kept to death by hobbyists, so it is recommended to keep small captive-bred individuals as much as possible. Wild large individuals often carry herpes pathogens and parasites.

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