Babcoki vs Paradalis Paradalis?

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Hmm, does both pardalis and babcocki shell pattern become the same when they reach their full age as adult?
kinda like this?

Similar, but there are subtle differences. The best way I can describe it is babcocki will typically have more wavy lines and bands on the scutes, whereas pardalis will have more spots and blotchy patterns. As the tortoises get older and weathered, the patterns fade, and the carapace of the two will appear almost identical in color.

I see, thank you for sharing your knowledge