What species is Sally please?

roedeane · 12-06-2007, 05:21 PM

Just wondered what Sally is - as she was imported in 1960 I have no idea, except a spur thigh. She has really settled in well, as has Henry, no butting or biting as yet.Hope the pics come out this time,Yvette

Henry-flash · 12-06-2007, 05:37 PM

Hi Yvette,

Whats her weight and length and do you have a pic of her carapace from directly above?
I'm certain shes a North African, maybe whitei, but just need the above to help me out

piglet · 12-06-2007, 06:03 PM

I would say Whitei need a carapace shot to tell

D

frank · 12-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Hi Roedeane,

I think your toitoise could be a Gilbert white(Testudo Whitei).

I have a larg femail Whitei, she has the same large white spurs on hind legs.

Good discription on Tortoise Trust web site under Taxonomy/natural history.

Hope this helps.

Frank

Nikki76 · 12-06-2007, 10:22 PM

Hi

I am not as knowledgeable as those that have replied so far!

But I'd like to say that Sally is a gorgeous tort, and I am really glad that she has settled in so well.

roedeane · 13-06-2007, 10:09 AM

Thanks for your replies - I shall take pic from above when she deigns to get up! Well she is in retirement,Yvett

roedeane · 13-06-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki76

Hi

I am not as knowledgeable as those that have replied so far!

But I'd like to say that Sally is a gorgeous tort, and I am really glad that she has settled in so well.

Thankyou Nickki,Yvette

12-06-2007, 05:21 PM	#1
roedeane Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Notts Posts: 67	What species is Sally please? Just wondered what Sally is - as she was imported in 1960 I have no idea, except a spur thigh. She has really settled in well, as has Henry, no butting or biting as yet.Hope the pics come out this time,Yvette

12-06-2007, 05:37 PM	#2
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Hi Yvette, Whats her weight and length and do you have a pic of her carapace from directly above? I'm certain shes a North African, maybe whitei, but just need the above to help me out __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

12-06-2007, 10:22 PM	#5
Nikki76 Member Incubating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 175	Hi I am not as knowledgeable as those that have replied so far! But I'd like to say that Sally is a gorgeous tort, and I am really glad that she has settled in so well. __________________ 1.1.0 Geochelone Pardalis Babcocki (Oscar & Min)! 1.2.1 Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Eric, Bella, Flo & Colin)! 1.0.0 Yorkshire Terrier (Ralph)!

12-06-2007, 06:03 PM	#3
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	I would say Whitei need a carapace shot to tell D

12-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#4
frank Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 20	Hi Roedeane, I think your toitoise could be a Gilbert white(Testudo Whitei). I have a larg femail Whitei, she has the same large white spurs on hind legs. Good discription on Tortoise Trust web site under Taxonomy/natural history. Hope this helps. Frank

13-06-2007, 10:09 AM	#6
roedeane Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Notts Posts: 67	Thanks for your replies - I shall take pic from above when she deigns to get up! Well she is in retirement,Yvett

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