Hermann's tortoise is an omnivore and likes to eat legumes, but sometimes it also preys on earthworms, snails and insects. The metabolism of Hermann's tortoise is very slow, so no matter what food is provided, you must pay attention to the frequency of eating, and pay attention to the acid excretion problem of Hermann's tortoise. Defecation and acid excretion can quickly determine whether a tortoise is healthy.

Notes on feeding Hermann’s tortoise:

1 Food selection. The food should be diversified. There are three staple foods, namely vegetables, various grasses, grass powder, and turtle food. Turtle food does not contain moisture. Eating turtle food for a long time will cause the turtle to have insufficient water in the body and be prone to dehydration.

2. Feeding frequency. Feeding is done once every two days. The metabolism of turtles is much slower than that of humans. Food accumulation in the intestines will increase the burden on the intestines. Food accumulation in the intestines slowly rots, and acute or chronic enteritis is prone to occur in the long run.

3. Acid discharge. Hermann's acid excretion is actually human urination. If acid excretion is not carried out for a long time, dehydration and stone problems must be considered.

4. Insist on basking in the sun every day. The sun can very well promote the tortoise’s digestion, calcium synthesis, and increase the tortoise’s appetite.