I.D. please

Alex · 24-12-2011, 04:17 AM

Im not normally stumped on tortoise species but this one is unknown to me. Anyone know what species it is?

Many thanks

Kirkie · 24-12-2011, 07:48 AM

I think it's a Kalahari Tent Tortoise (Psammobates Oculifer) Alex.

Kirkie · 24-12-2011, 08:21 AM

Actually, looking again it doesn't have a serrated edge to the shell. Still think its a Psammobates though. Maybe Psammobates tentorius.

**egyptiandan64** · 24-12-2011, 02:32 PM

You are on the right continent Dave

That looks to be a Southeastern Bell's hingeback, Kinixys belliana zombensis. Where is it Alex? I'm assuming it's captive somewhere as it's got a bit of pyramiding (which threw Dave off).

Danny

Alex · 25-12-2011, 08:22 AM

Thanks Dave and Danny. They were in a zoo in Australia. The sign said leopards, which were present but I had to ask what these guys were. They did say they were bells hingebacks but I wasn't certain and wanted to see what others thought.

TillyTortoise · 25-12-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by egyptiandan64

You are on the right continent Dave

That looks to be a Southeastern Bell's hingeback, Kinixys belliana zombensis. Where is it Alex? I'm assuming it's captive somewhere as it's got a bit of pyramiding (which threw Dave off).

Danny

Your too bloody good at this Dan

24-12-2011, 04:17 AM	#1
Alex Member Juvenile Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 915	I.D. please Im not normally stumped on tortoise species but this one is unknown to me. Anyone know what species it is? Many thanks __________________ Alex

24-12-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Actually, looking again it doesn't have a serrated edge to the shell. Still think its a Psammobates though. Maybe Psammobates tentorius. Last edited by Kirkie; 24-12-2011 at 08:30 AM.

24-12-2011, 02:32 PM	#4
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You are on the right continent Dave That looks to be a Southeastern Bell's hingeback, Kinixys belliana zombensis. Where is it Alex? I'm assuming it's captive somewhere as it's got a bit of pyramiding (which threw Dave off). Danny __________________

25-12-2011, 08:22 AM	#5
Alex Member Juvenile Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 915	Thanks Dave and Danny. They were in a zoo in Australia. The sign said leopards, which were present but I had to ask what these guys were. They did say they were bells hingebacks but I wasn't certain and wanted to see what others thought. __________________ Alex

24-12-2011, 07:48 AM	#2
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I think it's a Kalahari Tent Tortoise (Psammobates Oculifer) Alex.

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