Is Hank a Sudanese or Mali sulcata?

[HarleyBub]

I realised that Hank is more elongated than other sulcatas and isn’t as round as others. I wasn’t told by the breeder if he was a sudanese or Mali sulcata. Can you identify if he is or not? PS some of these photos are from last week when he was in his smaller enclosure.

 

[Tom]

There is no way to tell. The VAST majority are not Sudans. You will know if yours is a Sudan when it grows to 150 pounds and just keeps on growing. As large adults, the Sudans will also have a higher dome. This likely won't be noticeable until the tortoise reaches over 24 inches in length.

 

[Yvonne G]

You can't compare his shape to your little Russian. They species look nothing alike.

 

[Markw84]

You may wish to go back and read the posts on how to raise a healthy sulcata.

The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...

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In case you are interested:
Your sulcata is starting to pyramid. Please review the correct conditions and correct now while it is easier to overcome what has started. A closed chamber with high humdiity is needed for raising a young tortoise.