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Tortoise ID

                        Hi, I was wondering if anybody could help with the identification of my tortoise, I was given him/her a few weeks ago,
I have attached a few pics,

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02-17-2008 04:10 AM
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Yep, that's a tortoise alright!!! Tongue

I have no clue the species, I'm sure someone will let you know! Just wanted to say he's quite a cutie!


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02-17-2008 06:57 AM
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Hi Nizzle,
You have a Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. It's very hard to ID hatchlings without seeing the parents, but he/she's parents are from the Middle East possiblely Jordan.
Not sure what the blue sand is about but you need to change it. Big Grin Organic soil/playsand mixture is good, 70% soil and 30% sand or you can go with shredded aspen bedding.

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02-17-2008 11:41 AM
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egyptiandan Wrote:
Hi Nizzle,
You have a Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. It's very hard to ID hatchlings without seeing the parents, but he/she's parents are from the Middle East possiblely Jordan.
Not sure what the blue sand is about but you need to change it. Big Grin Organic soil/playsand mixture is good, 70% soil and 30% sand or you can go with shredded aspen bedding.

Danny


Thanx, Danny I have already changed the blue sand for a soil/play sand mix, thanx again for your help.

nizzle

02-17-2008 12:30 PM
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Nice looking little Greek. Congrats and Welcome to the forum


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02-17-2008 07:33 PM
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