Tortoise ID

[kimber_lee_314]

This guy is small. Do you think he's a Desert Tortoise, Texas Tortoise, or a hybrid (cross)? Give me your opinions and tell me why please!

 

[ascott]

In my opinion, without see his face/profile.....you have a CDT and in all actuality he is not small, not for the species....

 

[kimber_lee_314]

In my opinion, without see his face/profile.....you have a CDT and in all actuality he is not small, not for the species....

He is so much smaller than all my DTs. I think he's a DT too, but thinking maybe a hybrid due to his size.

 

[ascott]

Where did he come from? His size is that of a younger tort....he may be a grazer vs being fed a steady supply of food, you know? That can make a difference....He has great shape....is he new to your klan?

 

[dmmj]

He looks to be about 11 inches a decent size for what I believe is a CDT.

 

[Yvonne G]

I think its a desert tortoise, and not a hybrid.

http://www.tortoise.org/archives/gophdiff.html

 

[Laura]

what is his story? he appears to have a crack in the shell?

 

[kimber_lee_314]

what is his story? he appears to have a crack in the shell?

He came into a Rabbit Rescue I volunteer at. Whoever had him brought him in sick. I have nursed him back to health and have a super home for him. I thought he was a young tort at first, but he appears to be full grown. Thanks for your input everyone!