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Old 06-05-2017, 08:11 PM   #1
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Default Boettgeri, right?

Hello everyone, i wanted to confirm the subspecies identification of this male, is that a T.H. Boettgeri? Thank you



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Old 06-05-2017, 09:12 PM   #2
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I'm inclined to say THHerc.
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Old 06-05-2017, 09:25 PM   #3
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Hi, can you please explain why?
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Old 06-05-2017, 09:28 PM   #4
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Yes THB male, looks just like mine. He looks quite old too. Lovely little tortoise.
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Hi, can you please explain why?
That zig-zagging of the central seam is something I always look for. Also the humeral seam looks reasonably U shaped. I can't see if he has inguinals or not though.
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Old 08-05-2017, 10:34 PM   #6
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I think THB how much does he weigh please?
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Old 09-05-2017, 09:41 PM   #7
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It's a THB for sure. Wonderful classic animal.
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Old 10-05-2017, 08:10 PM   #8
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I stand corrected.
Lovely looking shell on him.
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Nice old thb
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