T. Graeca Identification/Sex

Spee · 17-12-2014, 07:36 AM

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

Gordon · 17-12-2014, 10:53 AM

Looks like a male Turkish spurthigh to me

Spee · 17-12-2014, 11:51 AM

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

**egyptiandan64** · 17-12-2014, 03:48 PM

I agree

Testudo graeca ibera

Danny

Suze65 · 18-12-2014, 03:29 PM

I agree too ( smile )

veggie86 · 18-12-2014, 09:08 PM

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

Catwoman63 · 19-12-2014, 07:46 PM

Ooh what a lovely looking boy he is

x

17-12-2014, 07:36 AM	#1
Spee Junior Member Egg Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3	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, 03:48 PM	#4
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	I agree Testudo graeca ibera Danny __________________

18-12-2014, 03:29 PM	#5
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	I agree too ( smile ) __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

18-12-2014, 09:08 PM	#6
veggie86 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 193	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 __________________ Lora and pack... 1 husband, 5 dogs, 1 cat.....and Iberas Pickles, Poppy and Pip

19-12-2014, 07:46 PM	#7
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Ooh what a lovely looking boy he is x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

17-12-2014, 10:53 AM	#2
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Looks like a male Turkish spurthigh to me

17-12-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
Spee Junior Member Egg Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3	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

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