Difference between the subspecies of Leopard Tortoises

[beachylivin]

Can anyone explain to me the different subspecies of leopards? I was told I have the "smaller" type of leopard tortoise.

I attached a picture below of my male tort, who was said to be around 4 or 5 years old. He is 9" long. Does that sound right or is he possibly older?

Thanks!

 

[HtVic]

all he need is a cape.......haha

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Thats definitely a babacocki and he could be 4 or 5 or he could be older you have to know when they hatch to really know for sure.

 

[Jacob]

They have babacocki leos & pardalis pardalis p.p Leos, which are refered to giant
they typically get larger and weigh a little more, and their diest consist of more grass then babacocki's..

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Heres a link that shows you the differences.


http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-G-p-pardalis-and-G-p-babcocki#axzz1vV8KMwdi