Golden Greek Juvis

[Lou]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to obtain a golden greek. These are the pics I received from the seller (they are not the original breeders so I was not able to confirm the adults, they did inform me the torts are about 6 months old). Based on my searches, these look too dark to be goldens? Any opinions welcomed! thanks!

 

[HermanniChris]

Goldens (accurate name is Mesopotamian Tortoise) are not always gold and in fact can be very very dark, even black. Golden Greek is a dealer made up term. You can read more on my site: www.HermanniHaven.com
Those are probably a mix of some sorry but do look to be Mesopotamians. No way of telling for sure without adult photos. Golden colored adults can produce black, brown or gold babies though.

 

[Lou]

Thanks for the help Chris, I read through your site after posting this and it has been very informative! Ended up getting some T. g. marokkensis from a breeder I have worked with in the past.