06-05-2017, 07:11 PM | #1 |
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Boettgeri, right?
Hello everyone, i wanted to confirm the subspecies identification of this male, is that a T.H. Boettgeri? Thank you
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06-05-2017, 08:12 PM | #2 |
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I'm inclined to say THHerc.
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06-05-2017, 08:25 PM | #3 |
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Hi, can you please explain why?
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06-05-2017, 08:28 PM | #4 |
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Yes THB male, looks just like mine. He looks quite old too. Lovely little tortoise.
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07-05-2017, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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That zig-zagging of the central seam is something I always look for. Also the humeral seam looks reasonably U shaped. I can't see if he has inguinals or not though.
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08-05-2017, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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I think THB how much does he weigh please?
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09-05-2017, 08:41 PM | #7 |
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It's a THB for sure. Wonderful classic animal.
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10-05-2017, 07:10 PM | #8 |
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I stand corrected.
Lovely looking shell on him.
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29-01-2018, 08:50 PM | #9 |
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Nice old thb
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