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hello im a turtoise breeder from argntina i buy some greeks from the states not sure if the are terrestris ore 3 diferent species
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You can post more pics in each reply you make if you dont have them hosted online somewhere.
 

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The second two pictures look a lot like my greek tortoise, and I was told that he was a Lebanese/Western Syrian greek. I'm a newbie here though, so I can't be positive.
 

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Hi,
In your picture of the 3 on the left is a Jordanian greek, T.g.ssp
The middle one is a Golden/Antakyan cross, T.g.terrestris/antakyensis
The one on the right is an Antakyan greek, T.g.antakyensis (Syrian)

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Jordanian greek, T.g.ssp not describe subespecies?
The middle one is a Golden/Antakyan cross, T.g.terrestris/antakyensis
The one on the right is an Antakyan greek, T.g.antakyensis (Syrian)

any one of this need winter rest? i chose the darker cose i supose can be more cold tolerant
 

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The Jordanian type was described as T.g.floweri, but floweri isn't valid so it needs redescribing.
No none of them need a winter rest and yes the crosses are fertile. :D

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can you tell me if the one in the midle its a male
thanks i love testudo do you have holger vetter book
 

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The one in the middle is a male. I do have Holger Vetter's book.

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