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Hermanns and fruit
Posted: 21 May 2020, 15:29
by Steve
Hi there
Can/should I feed my Hermanns any apple? I recently found him nibbling on an apple core!
Thanks
Steve
Re: Hermanns and fruit
Posted: 22 May 2020, 10:29
by Kimberley
Hi,
No they don't need fruit and I wouldn't give it to them. It messes with their gut flora and it's not a part of their natural diet. They might like it, but just like with kids and candy, doesn't mean you should give it.
Kimberley
Re: Hermanns and fruit
Posted: 22 May 2020, 11:49
by Nina
Yes, well said, Kimberley!
A Hermanns tortoise's digestive system doesn't cope well with the natural sugars in fruit (and tomatoes count as a fruit too). In the wild they do occasionally encounter fallen fruit on the ground, and they will certainly eat it, but as Kimberley said it's a bit like feeding chocolate to a baby -- they love it but it's not really good for them.
Nina
Re: Hermanns and fruit
Posted: 22 May 2020, 13:23
by Steve
Thanks Kimberly and Nina. I thought so but best to double check.