Tort ID Help

[Raymo2477]

Recently got a pair of Hermann's and I am having a tough time figuring out the race for sure. Since I live in the US I know they are most likely Easterns, but I would like to be sure.

I see what could be a keyhole on their backs, the black bands are strong (but not completely broken), the head of the female looks more snake/lizard like and has some yellow/tan blotches, both have an undivided supracudal shields.

Maybe they are both different...maybe Dalmatian? I don't know. Any help appreciated.

Ray Weston
1.1.0 Ornate Box Turtles
2.0.0 Western Painted Turtles
2.0.1 Cats
1.1.1 Hermann's Tortoise

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Ray:

Can't help you with your I.D., but I just wanted to say:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know where you are?

 

[Raymo2477]

Hello-

I am from just outside Philadelphia. I've had turtles since I was 5 when I found my first Box Turtle.

 

[AnthonyC]

Welcome to the forum, Ray!

 

[dmarcus]

Hello Ray and welcome to the forum... I don't know anything about Hermann's so I cant help with an id...

 

[Grigor.Love.]

Welcome!
I can't help with I.D. but they're good looking torts.

 

[GBtortoises]

The one on the left is a Dalmatian Hermann's, Testudo hermanni hercegovinensis. The one on the right is an Eastern Hermann's, Testudo hermanni boettgeri.

 

[ripper7777777]

The one on the right is George and the one on the left is Ralph.


Sorry couldn't resist, I'm new here also but Welcome this seems to be a great community.

 

[tyler0912]

Welcome...