Greek tortoise subspecies

[Abdulla6169]

My Greek tortoise was bought from a pet shop, this wasn't the best decision. I wasn't informed of the tortoise's type from the pet store, so I don't know the subspecies... I was wondering if anyone can help:



I already know he's a male Greek, but thats all I know till now Thanks in advance!

 

[Abdulla6169]

I've seen a picture of a Syrian that seems similar... Am I right?

 

[HermanniChris]

It's Syrian

 

[Abdulla6169]

It's Syrian

Thanks! They can hibernate, right?

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Syrian tortoises can also be called Golden greek torts
You've had yours more than a year right?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/does-golden-greek-hibernate.35683/
My russian can but... (and I wouldn't try it, for health risks [such as dying]) He just gets very lazy in colder months in the winter (he probably knows ) and doesn't eat as much. Yours may start sleeping more, unless he gets kept outside, and then it keep being warm, so he probably wouldn't!

 

[Abdulla6169]

Syrian tortoises can also be called Golden greek torts
You've had yours more than a year right?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/does-golden-greek-hibernate.35683/
My russian can but... (and I wouldn't try it, for health risks [such as dying]) He just gets very lazy in colder months in the winter (he probably knows ) and doesn't eat as much. Yours may start sleeping more, unless he gets kept outside, and then it keep being warm, so he probably wouldn't!

He's never shown signs if hibernating, lows in Syria seems to be 1 C (almost freezing) in winter. The storm Alexa brought a lot of cold there, so I believe they should be able to hibernate... But I'm not taking chances!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

His face is really cute The color is very unusual, kind of like a black greek tort.

 

[Tort-Rex]

Wow, he looks really great, does he have a name?


-Tort-Rex/Colleen

 

[Abdulla6169]

Wow, he looks really great, does he have a name?


-Tort-Rex/Colleen

I called him Eben