User:Chris28369/Hermann's tortoise

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Hermann's tortoises can live indoors with adequate living conditions provided by the owner. They require a heat lamp set at around 15°C-30°C(60°F-85°F) This will be called their 'basking area' which is where the tortoise will gather it's heat source. A UVB bulb is also needed to help process and create vitamin D3. This prevents diseases such as metabolic bone disease which is harmful for the development of the Hermann's tortoise.