Spur thigh maybe Moroccan female!

[touie]

I have an ibera that I would like to find an experienced home for as I feel that I'm just not managing to look after it properly. The tortoise came to me from preloved with Herman papers so I don't have any papers for this tortoise but it is definately an ibera. I have had the tortoise since 2009 and I believe it to be born around 2007

When I first had the tortoise it suffered from one episode of RNI but since being treAted there hasn't been a repeat. It does seem to go through phases of not eating and has been doing that this week. The tortoise is only around 115mm scl and has hardly grown or put on weight since I have had it

I have a group of Herman's as well and just don't have room for adequate setups for 2 different groups

This tortoise who I call bramble is actually my favourite so it has been a hard decision. I am looking for someone experienced with iberas who can take better care of the tortoise than I can and will keep me updated from time to time on how bramble is getting on

[becciwales]

Do you know if it's male or female? That may help if someone is interested.
Also how much?
Like you, I can't take on another species, hope you find a good home xx

[touie]

I'm not sure the vet said male but doesn't look very male to me!

I'm not looking for anything as it doesn't have papers all I am looking for is a better home than the one I can provide

There is a lot of food sniffing going on today so I'm hopeful the current hunger strike is almost at an end. I've been bathing and have taken bramble out into the sun this morning!

[lonelylayla]

I'm not sure the vet said male but doesn't look very male to me!

I'm not looking for anything as it doesn't have papers all I am looking for is a better home than the one I can provide

There is a lot of food sniffing going on today so I'm hopeful the current hunger strike is almost at an end. I've been bathing and have taken bramble out into the sun this morning!

Hi - can you pop up a picture plastron and topside? Will help to check exactly what Bramble is (nice name) :-D

[touie]

Here is a couple I have on my phone, I will have to get the underside tomorrow
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[becciwales]

Oh, beautiful tort :-) Lovely name too x

[touie]

I feel mean I woke bramble up ��
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[lonelylayla]

That is a gorgeous little tortoise :D Bit difficult to tell, but think I wold go with male :smile: Given the size and colour of Bramble, will be interested to hear if others agree with Iberia :lol: bit big for Tunisian, maybe morrocan :?::?: Hope others will comment :D

[touie]

It would explain why it is more delicate if it is Moroccan, good job I haven't tried to hibernate it!

[egyptiandan64]

Lynne :shock: I agree :D

She (yes a female :mrgreen:) looks to be a Moroccan spur-thigh, Testudo graeca marokkensis. Good thing you didn't hibernate her.

Danny

[touie]

So my exotic specialist vet was a little out with male ibera then!

[egyptiandan64]

Yes :razz: They did get the spur thigh part right though ;)

Danny

[Catwoman63]

Oooo what a lovely lovely tort, and a Moroccan female too, would be lovely to own.....but sadly I can't....well worth having I would definately love to own this tortoise xxx

[lonelylayla]

Lynne :shock: I agree :D

She (yes a female :mrgreen:) looks to be a Moroccan spur-thigh, Testudo graeca marokkensis. Good thing you didn't hibernate her.
Danny



Wow - my species ID is improving :lol: Just need to either a) improve my vision or b) my ability to tell the sex :lol:

She is an absolute beauty and would be a natural addition for an Iberia / Terresteris keeper :lol: I'm trying to downsize on the males at the moment so am very limited for space. and Bramble is a long way from Wales :cry::cry: Do hope someone comes along to help out and take Bramble on. :)

[touie]

This little tortoise is eating again so all good just need to find an experienced home

[Suze65]

Wish I could help you out as I'm not too far, but sadly I don't have the space.
She's gorgeous and I had an Algerian spur for nearly 35 years. They are of a more delicate nature than the sturdy iberas. Wish I could help :(

[burnt toast]

Stunning tort with a beautiful little face. I hope she finds a good home soon.

[Gordon]

could do if there is a biscuit in it:):)

[Suze65]

I don't mind being a drop off and pic up point.

[Fertleby]

Shame you are so far away. I have a 3 year old Morrocan girl who would like company. I am in Sheffield tho. If I knew how to I would post some photos of her! She also had a bout of RNS before I got her, they seem very inclined to get it.

[Fertleby]

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[Rosey-Bear]

Was this tortoise rehomed?