Identification

[Jordan311]

Hi all! I recently adopted a Greek Tortoise and I was hoping to get some help identifying what subspecies this is. Also, I will be upgrading to a larger tortoise table but I currently have him/her housed in this setup. I use Cyprus mulch, mvb 100w,100 degree basking, with cool side being around 80. Thanks in advance!

 

[Yvonne G]

There aren't too many folks who can I.D. the different RUSSIAN tortoise sub species. Maybe @HermanniChris or @GBtortoises ??

But he's deff. NOT a Greek.

Your enclosure isn't big enough for a full grown Russian tortoise (male).

 

[Yvonne G]

Sorry - I just re-read the post and see that you're planning to upgrade to a larger enclosure. Good Job!

 

[Jordan311]

Yes, I am building a 4' x 8' indoor enclosure for the winter and then in the warmer months I will have an outdoor enclosure that will be secured to protect against predators. Thank you for your help identifying that it is a Russian tortoise, do you think it is a male? Do you think the MVB is sufficient for the UVA/UVB, or should I add more lighting?

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to the forum, @Jordan311 . (I live in Jordan). Please give your tort a daily soak in warm water, and make sure his enclosure is warm and humid enough.

Sorry I do not know what species your cute tort is. @Tom would you please help? Thanks.

 

[Jordan311]

A very warm welcome to the forum, @Jordan311 . (I live in Jordan). Please give your tort a daily soak in warm water, and make sure his enclosure is warm and humid enough.

Sorry I do not know what species your cute tort is. @Tom would you please help? Thanks.

Thank you for the welcome! Yvonne was very helpful and at least now I know it is a Russian tort, not a greek.

 

[Yvonne G]

. . . and male!