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**egyptiandan64** · 29-06-2007, 01:01 AM

You have a North African greek tortoise, Testudo graeca graeca Mark.

Danny

alby28 · 29-06-2007, 11:22 AM

Ok i just got a reply to my email i sent to the old owner.

>Hi, no he was sold to me as a horsefields. I got him like you from an
advert.
Cheers

Not very helpfull at all.So where do i go from here?Do i have to declare him?GIve him up?

Mark

piglet · 29-06-2007, 11:58 AM

Yes TGG north african , possibly Oran Algerian .

You must be careful not mix this tortoise they are vey prone to RNS .

You have it now but informing Defra for further advise is important .

D

alby28 · 29-06-2007, 12:07 PM

HAHA just phoned Defra.Talk about not wanting to know.His answer was what did i want to do about it,and when i said i wanted to sort it out and registered.He said i didnt need too for a pet.So i need info on keeping this species of tortoise please.Is it just the same as a horsfield?

Mark

piglet · 29-06-2007, 12:27 PM

Similar as for housing,diet and supplements wise .

Tgg aren't good in cold or damp areas so outdoor life in the UK is limited to good summer months/days unless greenhouse cover can be provided.if hiberanting they must be in well ventilated areas kept strictly dry

These little tortoises aren't common in the uk and few keepers keep them let alone breed true Tgg

I keep a small group of these tortoises if you want any more info only to glad to help so anything else please ask but best start a new thread

D

29-06-2007, 01:01 AM	#51
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You have a North African greek tortoise, Testudo graeca graeca Mark. Danny __________________

29-06-2007, 11:22 AM	#52
alby28 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Ok i just got a reply to my email i sent to the old owner. >Hi, no he was sold to me as a horsefields. I got him like you from an advert. Cheers Not very helpfull at all.So where do i go from here?Do i have to declare him?GIve him up? Mark

29-06-2007, 11:58 AM	#53
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Yes TGG north african , possibly Oran Algerian . You must be careful not mix this tortoise they are vey prone to RNS . You have it now but informing Defra for further advise is important . D

29-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#54
alby28 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	HAHA just phoned Defra.Talk about not wanting to know.His answer was what did i want to do about it,and when i said i wanted to sort it out and registered.He said i didnt need too for a pet.So i need info on keeping this species of tortoise please.Is it just the same as a horsfield? Mark

29-06-2007, 12:27 PM	#55
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Similar as for housing,diet and supplements wise . Tgg aren't good in cold or damp areas so outdoor life in the UK is limited to good summer months/days unless greenhouse cover can be provided.if hiberanting they must be in well ventilated areas kept strictly dry These little tortoises aren't common in the uk and few keepers keep them let alone breed true Tgg I keep a small group of these tortoises if you want any more info only to glad to help so anything else please ask but best start a new thread D

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