what species is my tortoise

[annehaw]

hi im new to this. iinherited a tortoise which i was told was an african spur thigh. but iv now been told that its a hermanns or a marginated i hope someone can help. thankyou. i think iv uploaded a photo but i cant see it.

 

[dmmj]

Looks like a hermanns and a very pretty one at that.

 

[ascott]

Ditto...

 

[JoesMum]

Welcome to TFO

Ditto again!

 

[Tom]

Definitely NOT an African spur thigh.

Hello and welcome.

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

I think you have an Ibera Greek. I think whoever told you its an african spur thigh meant to say just spur thigh tortoise.

 

[JoesMum]

Out of curiosity are there spurs on the hind legs? (I'm not expecting them).

Post a plastron picture - a picture of the undershell, hind legs and tail - for us to see please

 

[annehaw]

Out of curiosity are there spurs on the hind legs? (I'm not expecting them).

Post a plastron picture - a picture of the undershell, hind legs and tail - for us to see please

i cant see any but shes not got a pointy tail eithr

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[GBtortoises]

It appears to be a Ibera Greek tortoise, Testudo (gracea) ibera. But a photo of it's plastron and head would tell better for sure.

 

[annehaw]

 

[annehaw]

hi im new to this. iinherited a tortoise which i was told was an african spur thigh. but iv now been told that its a hermanns or a marginated i hope someone can help. thankyou. i think iv uploaded a photo but i cant see it.

 

[Scawtey]

I'm not an identifier of any means but it doesn't look like a Spur Thigh from what I've seen. However, what a beautiful tortoise, it's shell is gorgeous!

 

[dmarcus]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome! I doubt the reason for the inheritance of the tortoise was a happy one, but are you happy to have the tortoise itself?

 

[annehaw]

Hi and welcome! I doubt the reason for the inheritance of the tortoise was a happy one, but are you happy to have the tortoise itself?

it was my daughters and she bought a caravan so isnt in her house enough to look after her. so nothing drastic really. im happy with her just scared of not doing things right

 

[Carlotta84]

Hi and welcome!!!
One of my tortoise is pretty similar to yours and I have been told she is a hybrid Greek/Marginated.
I posted some pictures of mine already and I am waiting to see if someone can identify her!!!
This forum is full of Tortoise expert and someone will be able to tell you the species!!!

 

[rachael]

Looks female to me

 

[RuthieHurry]

Welcome to you and your beautiful new addition !