Testudos

[hermit]

Dear All,

I would like to ask how to tell the differences from several species of Testudo tortoises from Europe. A local pet shop said some "4-Toe" tortoises (of the Testudo genus) coming soon. What specific tortoise were they talking about?

Thanks.

 

[egyptiandan]

Hi,
What your petshop is most likely getting are Russian tortoises, Testudo horsfieldi. They always have 4 claws on the front legs.
But some Hermanns tortoises, T. hermanni boettgeri have 4 claws on the front legs.
It's unlikely that it will be these, but Armenian Greek tortoises, T. graeca armeniaca have 4 claws on the front legs also.

Danny

 

[Crazy1]

Hermit were are you located?

 

[hermit]

Hermit were are you located?

Hi, Crazy1, I am from Hong Kong.

 

[Crazy1]

Wow, hermit. I would have no idea what they may be carrying