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The largest tortoise: What is it called? How big is it? How does it compare to George and Martha?

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Galápagos Tortoise | National Geographic

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Head to the Galápagos Islands to learn about this record-holding creature. It's the world's largest tortoise and the longest living of all vertebrates.

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The smallest tortoise: How big is it and how does it compare to George and Martha?

FROM AMIT:
The males of this kind of tortoise, which is called "H. signatus", measure 6–8 cm (2.4–3.1 in) in straight carapace (that means cover of the shell) length, while the larger females measure up to almost 10 cm (3.9 in). The tortoises weigh about 95–165 g (3.4–5.8 oz). Comparing to George and Martha:
George measures from head to tail 13 centimeters and Martha measure from head to tail, 17 centimeters. It's interesting that the girls are bigger than the boys!

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How do tortoises lay eggs? How long does it take until they hatch
The female tortoise creates a nest for laying her egg. She digs a nest on a slope of soft soil. How long it takes depends to a great extent on the temperature at which the eggs are incubated. It takes between 8-11 weeks is about average for most species. The lower the temperature, the longer it takes.

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Top Ten Facts about Turtle Shells | Earth Rangers Wild Wire Blog

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Time to tally up turtle trivia in this top ten filled with the latest shell styles.

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Tortoise shell - What are the top and bottom parts of the shell called? Share two more interesting facts about shells.

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Top Ten Facts about Turtle Shells | Earth Rangers Wild Wire Blog

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Time to tally up turtle trivia in this top ten filled with the latest shell styles.

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Hermann's Tortoise: What do they eat? They eat leafy greens and grasses, supplemented with a variety of other vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, carrots, etc.) and fruits (apples, apricots, grapes, melons, peaches, strawberries etc.) in smaller quantities. In the wild, they will take some insects, slugs, and carrion, but feeding of these is not necessary and too much animal protein is harmful.

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They may sometimes be called a Mediterranean tortoise. Hermann's tortoise is considered part of a group of tortoises sometimes called Mediterranean tortoises, comprised of multiple Testudo species - including Hermann's tortoise, and the spur-thighed tortoise.

Up to 75 years or more.

Diet should consist largely of leafy greens and grasses, supplemented with a variety of other vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, carrots, etc.) and fruits (apples, apricots, grapes, melons, peaches, strawberries etc.) in smaller quantities. In the wild, they will take some insects, slugs, and carrion, but feeding of these is not necessary and too much animal protein is harmful (never feed dog or cat food).

Use a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement on the food.

House outdoors if possible. Daytime temperatures should be 80-86 F (27-30 C), and can fall to 65-70 F (18-21 C) at night. These small tortoises are pretty active and can climb and burrow well, so the pen should be escape-proof. Shelter from extremes of weather is necessary, as is protection from predators. A shallow pan of water can be sunk into the ground for easy access.

A fairly large enclosure is necessary (2 feet by 4 feet). A soil/sand mix or cypress bark can be used as a substrate. A basking light should pre-provided (with a basking spot at about 95 F or 35 C), with the ambient temperatures in the range mentioned above. A shallow pan of water should be provided.

Needs to hibernate - but only if otherwise healthy.

Hermann's Tortoise - by Michael J. Connor of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club. Good introduction to the care of this species.

Mediterranean Tortoise Care Sheet - off the Slowcoach Tortoise site, a thorough care guide to Mediterranean tortoises including Hermann's tortoise. Included are some photos to distinguish Hermann's from spur-thighed tortoises.

Hermann's Tortoises - by Darrell Senneke, a brief care sheet.

Vivarium for Mediterranean Hatchlings - by Bob Elliot, a description of a suitable enclosure for raising Mediterranean tortoise hatchlings.

More Tortoise Information

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What You Should Know About Caring for a Hermann's Tortoise

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They may sometimes be called a Mediterranean tortoise. Hermann's tortoise is considered part of a group of tortoises sometimes called Mediterranean tortoises, comprised of multiple Testudo species - including Hermann's tortoise, and the spur-thighed tortoise. Up to 75 years or more.

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What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? the difference is that tortoise dwell on land and turtles are mostly in the water

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What's the Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise?

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What do you call a walking vegetarian turtle that isn't fond of water?