This is our youngest grand-daughter with Stanley … he is a Hermann’s Tortoise. They are native to southern parts of Europe, and Hermann’s enjoy temperatures between 73*F to 99*F (23*C -37*C). Stanley has a special heat lamp in his 'table-house'. Hermann's are one of the most readily available tortoises in the pet trade market and is partly due to this breeds intelligence as they have been known to recognize their owners. This breed grows to about 10 inches (25cm).
Stanley was a special gift from 'Father Christmas' and he is being very well cared for …
This may seem a strange thing to say, but he is quite a character! He loves exploring his table-house terrain and when he's awake seems to enjoy being part of the conversation because he moves himself so that he's near to where the families voices are coming from, it really is quite sweet.
The oldest known Hermann’s tortoise in the UK was over 110 years! This is a rare case, but a happy and healthy Hermann’s tortoise should be expected to live for over 50 years so they are certainly a long term commitment. Stanley, (like other Hermann's), is a vegetarian and enjoys a diet which has a lot of different dark leafy greens... he tucks into them.
All the best Jan
He's lovely, and eating healthily, too! Have a great weekend, Valerie
ReplyDeleteUma longa vida têm estas tartarugas.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
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Awe, both your granddaughter and the tortoise are so adorable. I never realized how smart they were until one of my clients gave me three of them at work.
ReplyDeleteThat’s amazing, I never knew that, I would love one but at 62 I think they might out live me!
ReplyDeleteCute granddaughter! Maybe he would enjoy a companion since he seems to want to be near the action.
ReplyDeleteAdorable photo, pleased to meet Stanley!
ReplyDeletePleased to meet Stanley. I didn't realise that tortoises were that clever. He's certainly got a long life ahead of him :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom had a tortoise - in fact I think it was my grandparents' to start - liked out in the garden when warm enough and it lived to about 50 years by all accounts!
ReplyDeleteHello! Your granddaughter and Stanley are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all those information!
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Dimi...
Cute tortoise;-) Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo of Hermann and your granddaughter. I think tortoises are wonderful pets. Our youngest daughter had one long ago, and I agree with you about the animals having personality. There were definite likes and dislikes.
ReplyDelete...hi, Stanley!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely ray of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteHello to Stanley!
ReplyDeleteA post to make me smile. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute, so is your grand daughter, I’d love a tortoise, but I think the dogs would drive it batty xx
ReplyDeleteOh, this is really cute. What a lovely gift from 'Father Christmas' :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jan,
ReplyDeleteYour grand daughter is so very cute and what an amazing little pet Stanley is.
So lovely that she can care for this fun pet and thanks for sharing the interesting post.
Enjoy the weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
Not strange at all, all critters have a personality well past how we think they are supposed to behave! I had a bottom feeder fish once that would come to the top foe me to “pet” his head! Nature and the critters in it are amazing. So glad your granddaughter is enjoying her babe.
ReplyDeletewow, that's a pet for life then!
ReplyDeleteHello to Stanley, you sure sound like a fun character. I like you!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a lifetime commitment! Animals always like company so I'm not surprised Stanley gravitates to the family corner. What a beautiful Granddaughter!xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Jan! I love this!! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteyour granddaughter is so sweet, she looks like she really enjoys him and I didn't know they were that intelligent, that is pretty neat!
ReplyDeleteOh lovely post, Jan. I don't think it is strange at all to say that Stanley has a personality as I believe all animals and birds are far more intelligent than we often give them credit for. How nice to think that he might live happily for a long time.
ReplyDeleteLovely to meet Stanley, what a delight he is, wanting to e around and not miss any of the family chatter!
ReplyDeleteI hope he has a long and happy life.
Lisa x
Oh, my goodness, Lorelei would love him! I bet she and your granddaughter would be good friends.
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