Western Hermann's tortoise is a species of Hermann's tortoise, which is a relatively common tortoise, and is loved by many due to its attractive appearance and lively personality. Below, the editor will briefly introduce the western Herman tortoise from several aspects, and I hope everyone can have a deeper understanding of it.

I. Brief introduction

English name: Hermann's tortoise

Family: Tortoise

Genus: Four Clawed tortoises

Geographical distribution: Spain, southern France

Lifespan: 70-80 years

II. Appearance

The western Hermann's tortoise is a small to medium-sized tortoise. The length of the carapace generally does not exceed 20 cm. The color of the carapace is mostly dark brown with yellow stripes. Most of the nail plates on the edge are mainly yellow, and the abdomen is also yellow. There are also two dark brown spots.

III. Eating habits

Western Hermann's tortoises are omnivorous animals and are basically not picky eaters. Likes to eat legumes and sometimes prey on earthworms, snails and insects.

IV. Living habits

The living environment of the western Hermann's tortoise is a typical Mediterranean climate. The weather is dry and hot in summer and wet and cold in winter. In addition, they are generally cave dwellers. When they encounter danger, they will hide in the cave and have a sense of security.

V. Breeding

The female Western Hermann's tortoise can lay 2-6 eggs at a time, and can lay throughout the breeding season Lay 2-5 clutches of eggs. However, the number and cycle of individual egg-laying may sometimes be interfered with by the number of groups and other individuals, which often results in different egg-laying frequencies for brooding females.

Six. Personality

The western Hermann tortoise has a very lively personality and likes to roam around and places with plenty of sunlight. And I like to take a bath, basically I go to the water for a long time every day.

VII. Differences from the eastern subspecies

The first is the cheeks. The western Hermann tortoise has the typical yellow cheeks, and the eastern subspecies does not. The second is the color of the plastron. The two dark-brown spots on the plastron of the western Hermann tortoise will be more obvious and darker, while the two dark-brown spots in the eastern subspecies are slightly lighter in color.

VIII. Differences between males and females

The differences between males and females of Western Hermann's tortoises are generally not seen until they reach adulthood. Females are generally larger than males. The adult male tail will also be relatively long and thick, and there will be spikes, so it is still easy to identify.

Nine, whether to hibernate

Western Hermann's tortoises are temperate tortoises and will hibernate. They will hibernate from the first year of life, and the hibernation lasts for 4 years. -5 months.

This is a brief introduction to the western Hermann tortoise. Interested friends must take a good look at this article.