17-12-2014, 07:36 AM | #1 |
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T. Graeca Identification/Sex
Hi all,
I was hoping someone would be able to confirm the identity/sex or our tort, as far as I know he is T.G Graeca /spur thighed tortoise? although upon further reading and discovery of the shear amount of variations I am beginning to doubt this. If someone would be able to lend a hand it would be much appreciated . Anyways here is George, I think he is around 2-3 years old now I've tried to include underside and above shots aswell as one of his rear leg 'spurs' hope this helps |
17-12-2014, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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Looks like a male Turkish spurthigh to me
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17-12-2014, 11:51 AM | #3 |
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Hi, thanks for such a quick response.
I'm glad to know that atleast I wasn't way off with trying to research it myself and even more glad we dont have to change his name to georgina I have a few other questions if anyone is able to answer them? -What age should I expect him to become sexually active? -Do Turkish have any dietary/enclosure preference over others? -What would be the ideal age/weight for me to consider hibernation? Currently due to him having a busy autumn, moving house and still being relatively young I have decided yo keep his enclosure on "summer mode" this winter but it is something I want to consider next year |
17-12-2014, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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I agree Testudo graeca ibera
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18-12-2014, 03:29 PM | #5 |
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I agree too ( smile )
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18-12-2014, 09:08 PM | #6 |
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Lovely tort
Not sure about the age they become sexually active. Their diet and housing are the same as other Mediterranean torts. They can hibernate from any age. The jackson ratio is a general guide to tell you if they've got enough weight on them. You're probably doing the best thing by not hibernating this year if he's had a bit of an up and down year
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19-12-2014, 07:46 PM | #7 |
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Ooh what a lovely looking boy he is x
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