Which tortoise do I own

Ginastiles17

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Got my new tortoise for Christmas for myself and the pet store couldn't tell me what species he/she is or sex could someone tell by these pictures please
 

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SweetGreekTorts

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That is definitely a Russian Tortoise. Looking to be a male with the long tail tucked to the side.
 

TechnoCheese

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tortgirl5

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Russian, make sure you soak he looks dry. I would also change out your substrate to something like coco coir, top soil mixture .. or other tort friendly bedding.
 

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I'm actually leaning towards female.
 

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