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  1. ModestMuse

    Help with identifying subspecies

    Anybody know what kind of subspecies my tort is? I took him to an exotic animal vet who identified hims as a greek but couldn't be any more specific than that. The vet also said he looked to be about 10 years old and in good health. I did a little research and I think he might be an antakyan...
  2. ModestMuse

    Pics of my rediculously shy antakyan greek

    I'm glad the little guy finally has a proper caretaker! I've never heard about metal rings on a tortoise; what's the purpose for them? They sound absolutely horrible...
  3. ModestMuse

    What kind of Greek is this?

    "Golden greek" mostly describes the coloration of a greek tortoise; depending on it geographical origin, it will have either a lighter or darker color. I agree with weezy on this; it looks to be a greek tortoise out of Syria. The full scientific name, including subspecies, for yo little man...
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