Hello from Susan and Gimli

[Susan E]

I adopted little Gimli last week from a local shelter. I love him already! He was a stray so we don't have any background. I am told he is a Greek tortoise and probably older. I am a first time tortoise mom and very concerned that I do everything correctly for him so I'm glad to be here.

Can anyone help me identify his subspecies?

 

[daniellenc]

https://www.hermannihaven.com/comparing-greek-tortoises. I think she resembles a testudo graeca terrestris but @HermanniChris is the best person to respond.

 

[Susan E]

https://www.hermannihaven.com/comparing-greek-tortoises. I think she resembles a testudo graeca terrestris but @HermanniChris is the best person to respond.

Thanks! I thought so too but then wondered if he could be a Buxton's?

 

[daniellenc]

Thanks! I thought so too but then wondered if he could be a Buxton's?

I don't think so though I'm sure there's variations. Chris is the expert though so hopefully he hops on today.

 

[HermanniChris]

Certainly a Testudo graeca terrestris aka “golden Greek” but correct name is Mesopotamian Tortoise.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome.

 

[Susan E]

Certainly a Testudo graeca terrestris aka “golden Greek” but correct name is Mesopotamian Tortoise.

Really? I was totally wrong. Thank you so much!

 

[Susan E]

Hello and Welcome.

Thank you!

 

[Susan E]

Certainly a Testudo graeca terrestris aka “golden Greek” but correct name is Mesopotamian Tortoise.

@HermanniChris is there any way to guess at the region he came from? I was looking at the photos on your website but I really can't tell. I would love to know just so I can provide him the best care and most natural diet possible.

It is difficult not knowing his age or previous diet. He seems to be healthy and I would like to keep it that way.

 

[lisa127]

Hey Susan,
Glad to see your intro post. Welcome!
Lisa

 

[Susan E]

Hey Susan,
Glad to see your intro post. Welcome!
Lisa

Thank you!

 

[Susan E]

Hey Susan,
Glad to see your intro post. Welcome!
Lisa

Thank you!