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[MrFlash]

hello everybody

my name is Abdullah

I got this tortoise few weeks ago

it's very cute

I got the smallest one I could find so that I can be there for her/him as early as possible

Unfortunately, I don't know how old is it or its specie, the pet store seller said they bring them from Syria

so I wonder if anyone can tell me about its:

- age
- gender
- specie

thanks

 

[Villa La Tartaruga]

Hi Abdullah - he's so tiny and so beautiful. What a wonderful animal. Thanks for sharing his picture. Hope to see more as he grows up!

Steve

 

[GingerLove]

Welcome, Abdullah! I don't know what species for sure... they all look Russian to me. (If he is a Russian tortoise, he will most likely grow 6-8 inches). He's less than a year old, and unfortunately, because of the age, you won't be able to tell the gender for some time. They all start out looking like females. He looks beautiful and healthy, though, no signs of pyramiding! What substrate are you using?
Is your enclosure indoors or outdoors? If it is indoors, you will need to get a heat lamp and a UVB lamp.
Congratulations, he's a cutie!

 

[Taylor T.]

He looks like he's a Greek or Hermanns tortoise and probably a few months old.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Hello ! i believe its a greek tortoise. and like @Taylor T. said, probably a few months old. still very young though. Have you read our care sheets for this species? humidity is very important! and make sure you soak him in warm water daily for 10-15mins.

 

[HappyHermanns]

This is Hector, I've had him since April. He's an Ibera Greek from Garden State Tortoise.

Awee! Hector is adorable!!

 

[Kristoff]

hello everybody

my name is Abdullah

I got this tortoise few weeks ago

it's very cute

I got the smallest one I could find so that I can be there for her/him as early as possible

Unfortunately, I don't know how old is it or its specie, the pet store seller said they bring them from Syria

so I wonder if anyone can tell me about its:

- age
- gender
- specie

thanks

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Hi, Abdullah!

This thread can be helpful: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/distinguishing-greek-from-hermanns.139516/

If you go to the link, make sure to scroll down for an awesome video guide by @HermanniChris

 

[Kristoff]

This is my beloved Kristoff. He's a Greek (Ibera, I think), found on the road in a nearby town. (I'm in Turkey.) He loves nibbling on weeds in my garden, occasionally tries to bite my fingers or toes, and thinks five o'clock in the afternoon is the perfect time to retire for the night.

(Thank you for starting the thread, @Nephelle!)

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

today my newer russian Gordon ate for the first time since hes lived with me! i was soooo excited!

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

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here are my boys! I'm not new to tortoise care just new to young tortoises.. would anyone be able to help me age them? I have only had Gordon (the smaller one) for a week. I have had Randall for 5 years and was told once he was around 30yo. the man I got Gordon from said he was around 2-3yo. I also noticed that their shells are a little different. Gordon's is a little more bumpy if that makes sense. is this a problem? I just want to make sure he grows as well as Randall has.

Randall is also a lot heavier

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

realized this is not the best place to post these questions sorry about that! I just noticed the bumpiness when I was taking pictures of them (worried parent problems)

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

I love these two!


they must know when it's time to soak and eat because they're always waiting for me when I get home from work

best noise in the world is hearing the munching noises they make while they eat.

as you can see Randall has to sit on his food before he'll eat it

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

looks who's loving hiding in the new plants

 

[Oxalis]

I'm taking so many pictures of them, everything is soo cute!! ..don't tell my kids, but I don't think I took this many when I had THEM!! ahaha
Last night my little buddy climbed himself up on top of the log we have in with them (we couldn't believe it!), we caught him as he started and coahed him through it (haha, I am Sure he was listening!!), was the cutest thing ever! haha.. He got up there and I got pics of him going all over trying to find the down spot, haha.. He got himself down, I hit record just in time to catch him "jump" down (it really looks like he springs forward, as much as he could, anyway..haha) and do a face plant. hehe.. love when you catch the good stuff on tape. View attachment 177461 View attachment 177462

Hello, fellow Michigander! Love the adorable tort photos! Let me know if you need any help with tortoise gardening. We have a lot of Michigan natives that make great tort food.

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

wish I could find some fellow Vermonters on here! I assumed because of our rough winters there aren't very many of us

 

[Oxalis]

wish I could find some fellow Vermonters on here! I assumed because of our rough winters there aren't very many of us

We have some hard winters here in Michigan too. Other tort owners on here in the south have flowers already in bloom when my plants haven't even sprouted yet! Is it true what they say about Vermont white cheddar cheese?

 

[KaitlinKeefe_]

if you can ever get your hands on it Cabot Alpine Cheddar is like whoa! lol!

 

[lauren and harry]

this photo has been posted before but here he is again my hermanns tortoise harry,need to get some more picture of him x

 

[Oxalis]

if you can ever get your hands on it Cabot Alpine Cheddar is like whoa! lol!

Let me grab my car keys and wallet! XD We're crazy cheesy people in this household (except for the tortoise, of course).

 

[HappyHermanns]

Hello, fellow Michigander! Love the adorable tort photos! Let me know if you need any help with tortoise gardening. We have a lot of Michigan natives that make great tort food.

Hello!

Thank you so much for reaching out!

I was just getting ready to post some photos to a member that helped me a LOT a couple weeks ago.. I was having big issues and now I have PLANTS and less issues (with those at least)!! lol WOOHOO!!

At this point I would be willing to PAY someone to grow my (other)seeds! LOL
I haven't had much luck with the seeds that I bought to provide variation, I think this is because not many of them were...pollinated..(I think) beforehand. and in my greenhouse that can't really happen.. I know it'll take a long time to establish plants but boy, I am the most impatient person around!! LOL

By the way, I am in Rochester, where abouts are you, if you don't mind my asking?