Testudo Graeca ..........but which one pls!

Gem · 24-07-2011, 08:30 PM

I have just taken in a spur thigh tortoise and I would like to know which sub species it is and possibly also what sex this potential new pet could be please

Thank you in advance for any help

Pictures to follow shortly

Gem · 24-07-2011, 08:39 PM

Gem · 24-07-2011, 08:42 PM

it weighs 100grams and is 80mm in length

gregnobes · 24-07-2011, 10:21 PM

it looks a tunisian but dan will tell u :P

**egyptiandan64** · 24-07-2011, 11:41 PM

I agree with Greg

Looks like a male Tunisian spur-thigh, Testudo graeca nabeulensis.

Danny

Gem · 25-07-2011, 04:34 PM

Thought they had green markings on the nose?? So I am adding more pics maybe these will help.
Also this tortoise has 5 Claws (black) at front and only 4 (Black) at back.
quite thick looking front black/dark legs and black/dark back legs too.

Gem · 25-07-2011, 04:37 PM

Gem · 25-07-2011, 04:39 PM

Hope these help as I am still really confused as to what this sub species this torotise is.
I have read up on Nebulisis and Im not convinced........just more confused........Help!!

TortBabe · 25-07-2011, 06:54 PM

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/tunisian.html
Have a wee read of this

If you have got a Tunisian, they are more sensitive than other Graecas, they must be kept warm at night, I have a infra-red lamp set to a thermostat in my Tunisian enclosures

PM me if I can be of any help

**egyptiandan64** · 26-07-2011, 12:20 AM

With all the new pictures and the fact I can see his head

I'm changing my mind.

He's a T.g.ibera.

Danny

24-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#1
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205	Testudo Graeca ..........but which one pls! I have just taken in a spur thigh tortoise and I would like to know which sub species it is and possibly also what sex this potential new pet could be please Thank you in advance for any help Pictures to follow shortly

24-07-2011, 11:41 PM	#5
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	I agree with Greg Looks like a male Tunisian spur-thigh, Testudo graeca nabeulensis. Danny __________________

25-07-2011, 06:54 PM	#9
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/tunisian.html Have a wee read of this If you have got a Tunisian, they are more sensitive than other Graecas, they must be kept warm at night, I have a infra-red lamp set to a thermostat in my Tunisian enclosures PM me if I can be of any help __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

26-07-2011, 12:20 AM	#10
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	With all the new pictures and the fact I can see his head I'm changing my mind. He's a T.g.ibera. Danny __________________

24-07-2011, 08:39 PM	#2
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205

24-07-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205	it weighs 100grams and is 80mm in length

24-07-2011, 10:21 PM	#4
gregnobes Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Drayton (Oxfordshire) Posts: 1,534	it looks a tunisian but dan will tell u :P

25-07-2011, 04:34 PM	#6
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205	Thought they had green markings on the nose?? So I am adding more pics maybe these will help. Also this tortoise has 5 Claws (black) at front and only 4 (Black) at back. quite thick looking front black/dark legs and black/dark back legs too.

25-07-2011, 04:37 PM	#7
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205

25-07-2011, 04:39 PM	#8
Gem Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205	Hope these help as I am still really confused as to what this sub species this torotise is. I have read up on Nebulisis and Im not convinced........just more confused........Help!!

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