How many years does it take for Herman tortoises to reach adulthood and how big can they grow

It takes about 3-5 times for Herman tortoises to mature. Although they have a long life span, their growth rate is not slow, so their adult time is relatively short. When Herman tortoises breed, males chase and bite females' legs and heads. They are small in size and lay fewer eggs at a time. Herman tortoises in the west can only lay 3 eggs at a time, while Herman tortoises in the east can lay 5-8 eggs at a time.

1. It takes several years for Herman tortoises to reach adulthood

Herman tortoises take 3-5 years to reach adulthood. They are small in size, so they develop faster. If it is a Herman tortoise living in the wild, it will take about 5 years to become an adult. If they are artificially raised Herman tortoises, they may only need about 3 years to mature without hibernation.

When Hermann tortoises mate, males constantly chase females and bite their legs or heads, so when they mate, breeders need to observe carefully to avoid injuries to females. Because of their small size, Herman tortoises produce a small number. For example, the smaller Western Herman tortoises can only produce 3 eggs at a time, while the larger Eastern Herman tortoises can produce 5-8 eggs at a time.

2. How big can Herman tortoises grow

Herman tortoises belong to small tortoises, and the length of artificially raised Herman tortoises is about 15-20 cm. How big they can grow depends on the way they are raised. Herman tortoises living in the wild are different in size from those raised in captivity. Generally speaking, Herman tortoises growing in the east will be larger, and their body length can reach about 28 cm and their weight can reach 3.5 kg in adulthood. Herman tortoises grown in the west are mostly about 12 cm long in adulthood, and rarely exceed 20 cm.