Subspecies ID?

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Anyone know what subspecies Shelly is?

 

[DoubleD1996!]

Marginated Tortoise I believe

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Marginated Tortoise I believe

Oh? I’m 75% sure he’s a Greek tortoise! I hope I’ve not been wrong for the entirety of the time I’ve had him!

 

[DoubleD1996!]

Nah. Not a Greek. Check this out.

Thread '*Marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) Care-Sheet*' https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/marginated-tortoise-testudo-marginata-care-sheet.98564/

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

He’s 4 years old and 8 inches long, and I just read that Marginated tortoises are almost double that size at full maturity. Assuming Shelly is only a year away from becoming a ‘big boy’ I’m guessing he’s probably a Greek (what I assumed.. and what I hope, considering I’ve been following a Greek care sheet for him!)

 

[DoubleD1996!]

He’s 4 years old and 8 inches long, and I just read that Marginated tortoises are almost double that size at full maturity. Assuming Shelly is only a year away from becoming a ‘big boy’ I’m guessing he’s probably a Greek (what I assumed.. and what I hope, considering I’ve been following a Greek care sheet for him!)

I'm sure someone will have better insight. I'm not 100%

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Nah. Not a Greek. Check this out.

Thread '*Marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) Care-Sheet*' https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/marginated-tortoise-testudo-marginata-care-sheet.98564/

I’m afraid you’re wrong! I just remembered Shelly has spurs on his thighs — so a spur thighed Greek tortoise! lol

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

I'm sure someone will have better insight. I'm not 100%

Thank you anyway!

 

[DoubleD1996!]

Thank you anyway!

I think your right. The flaring at the back threw me off, but it won't take long for someone to chime in.

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

I think your right. The flaring at the back threw me off, but it won't take long for someone to chime in.

He does have a big butt to be fair. haha

 

[PollyAda]

Plastron and tail pics help when IDing torts too. Marginated torts have triangular plastron markings I believe.

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Plastron and tail pics help when IDing torts too. Marginated torts have triangular plastron markings I believe.

Does this help? 😭

Just to confirm, he’s definitely a Greek tortoise. I’m just curious exactly what type he is.

 

[PollyAda]

Have a read of this thread https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/greek-tortoise-care-guide.174622/
Also, the Greek page on Hermanni Haven might be helpful! https://www.hermannihaven.com/other-testudo

 

[TammyJ]

@zovick @Tom

 

[TammyJ]

Does not look Greek to me but what do I know?

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Does not look Greek to me but what do I know?

He has spurs on both of his thighs.

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

Have a read of this thread https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/greek-tortoise-care-guide.174622/
Also, the Greek page on Hermanni Haven might be helpful! https://www.hermannihaven.com/other-testudo

Thank you! I’m guessing ‘ibera’ but only because he fits the size range listed on the site. I’ve read they’re aggressive, though, and Shelly is such a sweet, docile boy! He even avoids biting me when I hand feed him, he’ll stop biting if my fingers get too close to his mouth. 🥺

 

[TammyJ]

Does not look Greek to me but what do I know?

It's a Marginated Greek, Tammy, and you jolly well know it.

 

[PollyAda]

He is lovely by the way. Has your new viv arrived yet? (I had a read of your previous post!)

 

[ShellingtonTheFirst]

It's a Marginated Greek, Tammy, and you jolly well know it.

But the leg spurs…