What type of testudo am I?

Matty9372

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Hi everyone, I recently purchased a testudo from the pet store but they were unable to tell me whether it is a Greek, Russian, or Hermann. He (or she...they couldn't tell me that either) looks to me to be a Russian, but I'm hoping someone with more
expertise can confirm! And hopefully tell me the sex, too. I know it may be still to early to tell at this point.

Thanks!

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Tom

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You have a russian tortoise. Looking female to me at this point from the one pic.

Here is the care info:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

Pet stores usually give the wrong care advice and sell all sorts of unnecessary and sometimes dangerous products. If you bought anything there, don't be shocked to learn that since they didn't even know what species of tortoise they were selling, they also don't know how to take care of it, or what products it would need.
 

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You haven't been around for a bit, but when you come back, here's a rather late "Welcome to the Forum." :)
 

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