What kind of tort is this?

[Jessicap]

I know the pictures isn't the best, I have asked for more. They state it is a russian but didn't think the russians had these types of markings, looks more like a Greek/hermann to me. (but I do not know MUCH, so would appreciate your opinions... )

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm not good with mediterranean tortoises, but you're correct that it IS a Greek/Hermann and not a Russian.

 

[Jessicap]

YEAH!!!! I got it right! So can anyone tell me how to determine between a Greek and a Hermann? If this is a greek, it is so going to be MINE... lol What is your opinion on housing a greek and hermann together? I have a greek coming around march so they would eventually be in the same enclosure ( 4x8 enclosure).

If this works out, I will be banning myself from craigslist... lol. The sulcata I was looking at didn't workout - which is for the best if this will be compatible with my greek!

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, I'm a purist, so I wouldn't put two different species together.

I haven't paid close enough attention to the talk here on the forum to be able to distinguish between the two.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

If they're both females and both are in excellent health, they'll get along fine.

If they're both males, and both are in excellent health, they'll fight, possibly continually.

If a mixed couple, and both are in excellent health, the male will "sexually harrass" the female (which is why breeders keep 2 or more females in with a male...he can only harrass one at a time). And, if one's a Greek and the other, a Hermann's, you may end up with hybrids.

To tell them apart, the Greek has spurs on the back of it's thighs, the Hermann's will have a spurs on it's tail-tip.

Either makes a nice pet, but quite often the Hermann's will be friendlier.

 

[Jessicap]

Thanks! I will make sure to only get greek and will try for female since my other one should be female. Or darn I may need to get 3 ... lol

owner finally got back to me and has someone looking at it today, so I am assuming it will be unavailable

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Thanks! I will make sure to only get greek and will try for female since my other one should be female. Or darn I may need to get 3 ... lol

owner finally got back to me and has someone looking at it today, so I am assuming it will be unavailable

If it turns out to be a Hermann's, and still available, could I get you to PM me the ad?

 

[Jessicap]

Thanks! I will make sure to only get greek and will try for female since my other one should be female. Or darn I may need to get 3 ... lol

owner finally got back to me and has someone looking at it today, so I am assuming it will be unavailable

If it turns out to be a Hermann's, and still available, could I get you to PM me the ad?

sure - but I am assuming it will be gone. Will let you know what happens.

 

[travisgn]

Ah, I saw that ad last night, too. Semi-surprised to see that it wasn't a Russian at all. I thought it was a Greek but I'm also not certain on the differences between Greek and Hermanns. I got excited for about 5 seconds before I realized that I couldn't possibly get down there to get it, let alone house it.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

I keep three adult male greeks together and they don't fight at all. I just make sure they have plenty of space and "furniture" to give them plenty of privacy.

 

[Jessicap]

Thanks! I will make sure to only get greek and will try for female since my other one should be female. Or darn I may need to get 3 ... lol

owner finally got back to me and has someone looking at it today, so I am assuming it will be unavailable

If it turns out to be a Hermann's, and still available, could I get you to PM me the ad?

It is gone! Bummer, I was so excited! Really looked like a greek to me. I spoke to him and he insisted it was a Russian though. Oh well, I guess I will never know.