Guys (What species is my tortoise?)

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Could we see a picture of her plastron(bottom of shell)?
Where did you get her?
 

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This looks like a hermanns tortoise, which is native in Albania where you live. If this is a wild tortoise, you need to release it. Tortoises are hard, expensive pets to care for, and it doesn’t sound like you did research or had an enclosure set up before getting her. Please release her where you found her, and then buy a tortoise from a breeder after you’ve done research and have a proper enclosure set up if you still want one after.

If you do choose to get a tortoise, please keep in mind that they need huge enclosures that you have to build yourself.
 

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This looks like a hermanns tortoise, which is native in Albania where you live. If this is a wild tortoise, you need to release it. Tortoises are hard, expensive pets to care for, and it doesn’t sound like you did research or had an enclosure set up before getting her. Please release her where you found her, and then buy a tortoise from a breeder after you’ve done research and have a proper enclosure set up.
well idk alexa doesn't look like a wild pet and we have good relationship and i think i will keep alexa and take care of her in my way and i hope she is happy with me
 

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well idk alexa doesn't look like a wild pet and we have good relationship and i think i will keep alexa and take care of her in my way and i hope she is happy with me

I assure you, Alexa is very likely wild, and the wild ones don’t look any different than the pet ones. In addition, tortoises are incapable of having relationships, and the most she sees when she is with you is fear. Baby tortoises are especially easy to frighten, and they definitely don’t have relationships.

You cannot keep her “in your way” and hope she’s happy. You have done no research before hand so there is very little chance of your care being correct, and since babies are very fragile, she could get very sick or die with improper care.

The best thing for her is for you to release her, do research, and buy one from an actual breeder. I am only a year older than you, so I understand why it might seem like she loves you or that you have formed some sort of relationship. But I assure you, this is not the case, and she will be much happier once she’s back in her habitat.
 

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I assure you, Alexa is very likely wild, and the wild ones don’t look any different than the pet ones. In addition, tortoises are incapable of having relationships, and the most she sees when she is with you is fear. Baby tortoises are especially easy to frighten, and they definitely don’t have relationships.

You cannot keep her “in your way” and hope she’s happy. You have done no research before hand so there is very little chance of your care being correct, and since babies are very fragile, she could get very sick or die with improper care.

The best thing for her is for you to release her, do research, and buy one from an actual breeder. I am only a year older than you, so I understand why it might seem like she loves you or that you have formed some sort of relationship. But I assure you, this is not the case, and she will be much happier once she’s back in her habitat.
well thanks i will do what you said
 

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I assure you, Alexa is very likely wild, and the wild ones don’t look any different than the pet ones. In addition, tortoises are incapable of having relationships, and the most she sees when she is with you is fear. Baby tortoises are especially easy to frighten, and they definitely don’t have relationships.

You cannot keep her “in your way” and hope she’s happy. You have done no research before hand so there is very little chance of your care being correct, and since babies are very fragile, she could get very sick or die with improper care.

The best thing for her is for you to release her, do research, and buy one from an actual breeder. I am only a year older than you, so I understand why it might seem like she loves you or that you have formed some sort of relationship. But I assure you, this is not the case, and she will be much happier once she’s back in her habitat.
I agree with TechnoCheese. These tortoises are already a threatened status in the wild because they are pulled from the wild and kept as pets. That is why there are breeders who have captive-bred tortoises available, to support conservation efforts and let wild tortoises remain in the wild.

Babies are extremely fragile and with very little experience you will only do more harm than good. Without proper lighting, humidity, diet, etc, this little one's health could take a drastic bad turn in a matter of days. It would be irresponsible to insist on keeping her without knowing how to properly care for her.

Please do what is right and best for her and let her go where you found her. Help conserve her population in the wild.
 

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I agree with TechnoCheese. These tortoises are already a threatened status in the wild because they are pulled from the wild and kept as pets. That is why there are breeders who have captive-bred tortoises available, to support conservation efforts and let wild tortoises remain in the wild.

Babies are extremely fragile and with very little experience you will only do more harm than good. Without proper lighting, humidity, diet, etc, this little one's health could take a drastic bad turn in a matter of days. It would be irresponsible to insist on keeping her without knowing how to properly care for her.

Please do what is right and best for her and let her go where you found her. Help conserve her population in the wild.
where should i let her if i let her in my garden the kids are going to kill her if i let her somewhere else the cars are going to kill her as well idc what the others says she's mine now i won't let her go and i will do what she need to live a healthy life and she will be happier believe me i know i will do the best!!She's not even wild anymore and i think she can do this and i can do this anyway thank u really much for giving advices
 

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where should i let her if i let her in my garden the kids are going to kill her if i let her somewhere else the cars are going to kill her as well idc what the others says she's mine now i won't let her go and i will do what she need to live a healthy life and she will be happier believe me i know i will do the best!!She's not even wild anymore and i think she can do this and i can do this anyway thank u really much for giving advices
If you can't be convinced to put her back in her natural environment, please be aware that you will need to spend money on a VERY large enclosure and the correct lighting, substrate, and food. Please check under your specific species care information to gain more information on what you need.
 

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If you can't be convinced to put her back in her natural environment, please be aware that you will need to spend money on a VERY large enclosure and the correct lighting, substrate, and food. Please check under your specific species care information to gain more information on what you need.
okk [emoji8]
 

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where should i let her if i let her in my garden the kids are going to kill her if i let her somewhere else the cars are going to kill her as well idc what the others says she's mine now i won't let her go and i will do what she need to live a healthy life and she will be happier believe me i know i will do the best!!She's not even wild anymore and i think she can do this and i can do this anyway thank u really much for giving advices

Why would kids kill her if you left her in your garden? That’s where you found her, right?

You are doing this tortoise a major disservice by deciding to keep her. It is much better for her to be in the wild, and she absolutely is still wild. It really is in her best interest for you to let her go. How long have you had her?

Tortoises don’t just become domesticated because you’ve had them for a month. If it is from the wild, which she is, she is a wild animal.
 

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And if you truly think she was someone’s pet, you need to search around and see if you can find the owner.
 

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Why would kids kill her if you left her in your garden? That’s where you found her, right?

You are doing this tortoise a major disservice by deciding to keep her. It is much better for her to be in the wild, and she absolutely is still wild. It really is in her best interest for you to let her go. How long have you had her?

Tortoises don’t just become domesticated because you’ve had them for a month. If it is from the wild, which she is, she is a wild animal.
3 months
 

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Why would kids kill her if you left her in your garden? That’s where you found her, right?

You are doing this tortoise a major disservice by deciding to keep her. It is much better for her to be in the wild, and she absolutely is still wild. It really is in her best interest for you to let her go. How long have you had her?

Tortoises don’t just become domesticated because you’ve had them for a month. If it is from the wild, which she is, she is a wild animal.
it is an open garden everyone can come inside plus i want her i will try to do the best
 

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And if you truly think she was someone’s pet, you need to search around and see if you can find the owner.
i didn't say that i don't think she has an owner or at least i think im her owner and srsly i won't change my mind i know what you mean but i will do everything for her!
 

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i didn't say that i don't think she has an owner or at least i think im her owner and srsly i won't change my mind i know what you mean but i will do everything for her!

If you’ll do anything for her, then why won’t you release her?

In the two years I’ve had my tortoise, I’ve spent over 1000 dollars(108380.00 Albanian Lek), most of which was on his enclosure which is 3x smaller than the enclosure you’re going to need. Are you prepared for this cost? Do you have anywhere you can by things for your tortoise? Do you have room for a minimum enclosure size of 244x122 cm for when she’s 3-4 inches? Tortoises are not easy or cheap pets at all.

Here’s a Care Sheet if you want to give it a read through-
Sticky: HERMANN'S TORTOISE CARE SHEET *UPDATED
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Sticky:-HERMANN'S-TORTOISE-CARE-SHEET-*UPDATED.101410/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/
 

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If you’ll do anything for her, then why won’t you release her?

In the two years I’ve had my tortoise, I’ve spent over 1000 dollars(108380.00 Albanian Lek), most of which was on his enclosure which is 3x smaller than the enclosure you’re going to need. Are you prepared for this cost? Do you have anywhere you can by things for your tortoise? Do you have room for a minimum enclosure size of 244x122 cm for when she’s 3-4 inches? Tortoises are not easy or cheap pets at all.

Here’s a Care Sheet if you want to give it a read through-
Sticky: HERMANN'S TORTOISE CARE SHEET *UPDATED
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Sticky:-HERMANN'S-TORTOISE-CARE-SHEET-*UPDATED.101410/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/
thanks i just read it it was really helpful
 

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Albanian law regarding native wild tortoises:
http://sedac.ciesin.org/entri/texts/fauna.law.albania.html

I believe a license must be granted before you are allowed to simply pick up a native wild tortoise. Please do some research before doing so. The reason why these laws are in place is because native animal populations must be protect from people that exploit and or profit off them.

A captive bred tortoise would most likely be much cheaper and less time-consuming route.
 

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Albanian law regarding native wild tortoises:
http://sedac.ciesin.org/entri/texts/fauna.law.albania.html

I believe a license must be granted before you are allowed to simply pick up a native wild tortoise. Please do some research before doing so. The reason why these laws are in place is because native animal populations must be protect from people that exploit and or profit off them.

A captive bred tortoise would most likely be much cheaper and less time-consuming route.
its too late i let alexa in my garden and didn't find it this morning and im really sad[emoji22]
 
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