Hi,
we picked up a little mystery tort yesterday that I found on Craigslist. The old owner called it a "tahitian" tortoise (which doesn't exist). At first we thought it is a Hermann's but then I was told by several folks on this forum that it is a little Greek. We named it "Boo" because he is so shy, and because we got him right after Halloween. He was captive-bred, hatched in 2005.
The old owner drilled a hole and attached a ring for a tether - in the pics I hadn't removed it yet, but the ring is OUT.
I am wondering if someone can tell me what KIND of Greek we have, and if it's a male or a female? (see attached pics)
Also, I have 3 Russian torts, so am familiar with care... is there anything I need to do differently for Boo the Greek than for my Russians? Obviously I am keeping them in separate enclosures... we have basking and good UVB lighting. Bedding is coconut coir with playsand (1:1 by dry weight). Basking area temp is 95 degrees F, with a gradient to room temp (70 degrees). Do Greek torts need night heat? My Russians do.
Thank you!
we picked up a little mystery tort yesterday that I found on Craigslist. The old owner called it a "tahitian" tortoise (which doesn't exist). At first we thought it is a Hermann's but then I was told by several folks on this forum that it is a little Greek. We named it "Boo" because he is so shy, and because we got him right after Halloween. He was captive-bred, hatched in 2005.
The old owner drilled a hole and attached a ring for a tether - in the pics I hadn't removed it yet, but the ring is OUT.
I am wondering if someone can tell me what KIND of Greek we have, and if it's a male or a female? (see attached pics)
Also, I have 3 Russian torts, so am familiar with care... is there anything I need to do differently for Boo the Greek than for my Russians? Obviously I am keeping them in separate enclosures... we have basking and good UVB lighting. Bedding is coconut coir with playsand (1:1 by dry weight). Basking area temp is 95 degrees F, with a gradient to room temp (70 degrees). Do Greek torts need night heat? My Russians do.
Thank you!
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