What species?

FaithB · Apr 11, 2019

I got a tortoise from my dad and sister as a gift, well when they got him from the pet store, they neglected to ask what species he was, when I went back they told me he was probably a Russian tortoise but I honestly think he looks different than any other Russian tortoises that I’ve seen, I was just wandering if maybe anyone might know what he could be or how I can find out, as I want to make sure he gets the proper care and nutrition

TriciaStringer · Apr 11, 2019

I’m thinking Greek or Hermans.
@HermanniChris can tell you.

TriciaStringer · Apr 11, 2019

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-identify-hermanns-tortoises.163578/

Try this

TriciaStringer · Apr 11, 2019

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/distinguishing-greek-from-hermanns.139516/

Toddrickfl1 · Apr 11, 2019

Not a Russian @TriciaStringer is right, Greek or Hermanns I think.

HermanniChris · Apr 11, 2019

It’s a Greek.

FaithB · Apr 11, 2019

I was thinking he was either Greek or Herman’s as well, but if you believe he is a Greek then I’ll learn everything I can about them so I can give him everything he needs, I think he’s a little sick because he hasn’t really been eating a whole lot and he doesn’t seem to be able to open his eyes without me running him under the water. I’m thinking a trip to the vet will be in his best interest, but I need to find one first

Ray--Opo · Apr 11, 2019

Welcome and good luck. Give him some warm soaks for 1/2 hr. Dont let the water cool down. He might be dehydrated.

HermanniChris · Apr 12, 2019

My new care guide for Greek tortoises should be posted at the top of this forum today which you’ll be able to use. It’s very in-depth.

Cheryl Hills · Apr 12, 2019

Welcome to the forum. Please post some pictures of his enclosure. Are you using coiled bulbs? If so, it is possible they are hurting your torts eyes. Pictures will help us to help you give him all the right stuff he needs. Thanks

GordonP · Apr 12, 2019

I've got a Hermans and a Greek and yours looks like the Greek. The Hermans looks similar, but his face is different as he has a sort of beak. He was having trouble eating when I got him so the vet trimmed his beak.

FaithB · Apr 12, 2019

I don’t currently have a whole lot for his set up, it’s a glass tank with a zoo med light bar, I have a little hut for him to get away from the light and also a water and food bowl in it as well, but he spends most of his time roaming the house because I know his enclosure isn’t set up properly for him, so I am currently doing all the research I can to get him into the best environment, and build a better enclosure for him

Ray--Opo · Apr 12, 2019

FaithB said:
I don’t currently have a whole lot for his set up, it’s a glass tank with a zoo med light bar, I have a little hut for him to get away from the light and also a water and food bowl in it as well, but he spends most of his time roaming the house because I know his enclosure isn’t set up properly for him, so I am currently doing all the research I can to get him into the best environment, and build a better enclosure for him

Yes get your tort in a bigger enclosure as soon as possible. Roaming the house is really not ideal. Eating foreign matter on the floor plus once they think the house is their living area. They feel constrained no matter how big you make the enclosure.

Dena · Apr 12, 2019

Not a Russian, we have a Russian Tortoise, and he looks nothing like your guy. I hope you can identify the species, & give him the care and love he needs! Good luck!

lizznet15 · Apr 12, 2019

FaithB said:
I got a tortoise from my dad and sister as a gift, well when they got him from the pet store, they neglected to ask what species he was, when I went back they told me he was probably a Russian tortoise but I honestly think he looks different than any other Russian tortoises that I’ve seen, I was just wandering if maybe anyone might know what he could be or how I can find out, as I want to make sure he gets the proper care and nutritionView attachment 269530

He looks like an African Sulcata, I have one and mine is so loveable

Reptilony · Apr 12, 2019

lizznet15 said:
He looks like an African Sulcata, I have one and mine is so loveable

No, it’s already been solved, it’s a greek.

Yvonne G · Apr 13, 2019

@FaithB - Chris has updated his Greek care sheet for us. You can find it pinned close to the top of our Greek section. It's worth taking a look at.

lizznet15 · Apr 13, 2019

FaithB said:
I got a tortoise from my dad and sister as a gift, well when they got him from the pet store, they neglected to ask what species he was, when I went back they told me he was probably a Russian tortoise but I honestly think he looks different than any other Russian tortoises that I’ve seen, I was just wandering if maybe anyone might know what he could be or how I can find out, as I want to make sure he gets the proper care and nutritionView attachment 269530

lizznet15 · Apr 13, 2019

Reptilony said:
No, it’s already been solved, it’s a greek.

It sure did look like mine, but after I saw all the other posts I realized I was wrong. Thanks for the up date

lizznet15 · Apr 14, 2019

Yesterday I went outside and saw Goldie already for bed. It was cold and windy

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