Western Hermann’s, Sardinian hatchling
$500.00
Testudo hermanni hermanni, also known as Sardinian western Hermann’s. These Inuslar (island dwelling) tortoises come from the island Sardinia, which is in the Mediterranean sea. They range from 6″ to over 8″ for females and 5″ to 7″ for males. The color of their carapace is a vibrant bright yellow with black markings. There are some distinct features that are seen on Sicilian western Hermann’s. On the fifth vertebral scute, they feature a symbol that is reminiscent of a “keyhole” or “mushroom cloud.” The plastron is where Testudo hermanni hermanni exhibits its most characteristic feature. Two unmistakable black stripes run parallel along the midline and are completely separated from each other.The formation of the stripes is important in that they start pointed in at each other, widen out towards the middle and taper back toward each other at their ends. A subocular spot is present. This bright yellow spot or patch is found on either side of the head is just under and behind each eye. This is when one to two black stripes or smudges are found on the inner sides of the gular scutes on the plastron, which is underneath the throat. It is noticeable on hatchlings right out of the egg but can also turn up within the first year.
Remember, for every tortoise bought from Tortstork, $10 is donated to a turtle/tortoise conservation group to help save these amazing animals.
Shipping is overnight. We use FedEx and is $60 flat rate fee. Shipping will be added to your order at checkout.
Please review our Western Hermann’s Care Guide
Please feel free to review Tortstork’s Credo
If you have any questions, please contact us Tortstork@tortstork.com.
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Testudo hermanni hermanni, also known as Sardinian western Hermann’s. These Inuslar (island dwelling) tortoises come from the island Sardinia, which is in the Mediterranean sea. They range from 6″ to over 8″ for females and 5″ to 7″ for males. The color of their carapace is a vibrant bright yellow with black markings. There are some distinct features that are seen on Sicilian western Hermann’s. On the fifth vertebral scute, they feature a symbol that is reminiscent of a “keyhole” or “mushroom cloud.” The plastron is where Testudo hermanni hermanni exhibits its most characteristic feature. Two unmistakable black stripes run parallel along the midline and are completely separated from each other.The formation of the stripes is important in that they start pointed in at each other, widen out towards the middle and taper back toward each other at their ends. A subocular spot is present. This bright yellow spot or patch is found on either side of the head is just under and behind each eye. This is when one to two black stripes or smudges are found on the inner sides of the gular scutes on the plastron, which is underneath the throat. It is noticeable on hatchlings right out of the egg but can also turn up within the first year.
Remember, for every tortoise bought from Tortstork, $10 is donated to a turtle/tortoise conservation group to help save these amazing animals.
Shipping is overnight. We use FedEx and is $60 flat rate fee. Shipping will be added to your order at checkout.
Please review our Western Hermann’s Care Guide
Please feel free to review Tortstork’s Credo
If you have any questions, please contact us Tortstork@tortstork.com.
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Megan Kimbrell (verified owner) –
Amazing customer service, I found Tortstork on Instagram while looking for a Western Hermanns Tortoise. Randy answered all of my questions quickly. My tortoise arrived alert, active, and warm. The packing was done perfectly! I couldn’t be happier, I would recommend Tortstork to anyone looking to purchase a tortoise online. Also, $10 dollars of my purchase was donated on my behalf by Randy to The Turtle Room which works to conserve tortoises and fresh water turtles.
Sydney Gross –
Words can’t describe how pleased I am with my experience but Ill try! It was amazing! First off I am in college moving into an apartment, so I couldnt get Harold (the tortoise) right away, and already Randy offered to hold him for me for a few months! Second, until I got him, Randy gave me his number so I could message or call him with any questions and he never took more than two days to respond! Thirdly!!! When I got him he was wide eyed and ready to take on the world, a very very healthy active lil guy! Couldnt be happier.
Gina Boyd (verified owner) –
This is my second experience ordering from TortStork.com. My tortoise arrived healthy, happy, and active. I am so in love with my purchase! I would recommend TortStork to anyone who is thinking of purchasing a turtle or tortoise.
johnelle barr (verified owner) –
Our little tortoise is happy and healthy!