differences in Sulcata and Egyptians

[mckline]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what differences to look for between a sulcata and an egyptian tort. They look a lot alike.

Thanks!

 

[Tim/Robin]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what differences to look for between a sulcata and an egyptian tort. They look a lot alike.

Thanks!

I will state the obvious, SIZE! Even as hatchlings there is a considerable size difference.

 

[bikerchicspain]

Colouring can be different in sulcatas, The markings on the plastron are also different.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Marcia:

I find it easy to confuse egyptian hatchlings and any of the greeks, but sulcatas and egyptians are fairly different-looking (at least to me)

Maybe if you see them together.

Here's the Egyptians:

And here's the sulcatas: