tortoise identification?

Hello my mther brough this home yestetday, but i cant tell what species it is. Does anyone know what species it is?

It looks like a russian tortoise if has four claws on the front feet its a russian.

It has for four so im yhe proud new owner of a russian tortoise. Thank you very much for the help !

Ummm, where did she find it... I don't think its a Russian but I don't really know what it is... Sorry

Looks like a beautiful Russian to me!

Has the scalation consistent of gopherus flavomarginatus(bolsen tortoise) native to mexico and south border states. How far on the border are? Either way its a gopherus species in my opinion. Whats its size and could you provide more photos of its plastron and face?

its a good thing I know about Sulcatas and Leopards.... a Russian would die in my care!

I would have never guessed a Russian. What ever it is, it's a beautiful tortoise.

So the story i got from my motjer is her friend from work gpt itfrom a pet store selling it and a box turtle. We live rihht outside of barstow so not too close to the border.

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heres its plastron

Well it has some fantastic scales, and color for a russian. Good find.

An obvious horsfieldii.

Big old Russian tort!

I appreciate the help everyone!

Yep, that's a Russian. Enjoy!

Definitely a Russian tortoise. Handsome fella!

Looks a little dry - I would suggest soaking it in warm water, deep enough to go up to the seam where the upper and lower shell meet.

You can find a great care sheet and list of edible plants at www.russiantortoise.net - Russians are so fun, I have 4 of them! They have a lot of personality.

clopez said:

Hello my mther brough this home yestetday, but i cant tell what species it is. Does anyone know what species it is?

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