Hi from Horris in London!

[horris]

Hi!

I have recently inherited the lovely Horris (pics above) but i know very little about him other than his age, which is around 44. If anyone could tell me what kind of tortoise Horris is and any tips on caring for him i would be very grateful!

Thank you, Michelle & Horris x

 

[jim taylor]

He looks nice I'm new at this I'm thinking Greek. But if I'm not rite someone will know. But he nice and smooth. You will find whatever you need to know here on this site. Good luck with him and welcome.

 

[horris]

OK Thank You!

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. @HermanniChris might be able to give a positive ID

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, Michelle, and a very warm welcome to tortoise Forum to you and Horris.
It's a Greek, like my little girl, Testudo graeca graeca.
Lovely tortoise.
Please read http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/greek-tortoise-testudo-graeca-care-sheet-overview.87146/
for some help, though the tortoise seems to be doing great so far!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Michelle

 

[HermanniChris]

Welcome and yes, it's a beautiful T. g. graeca.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to you and your lovely Greek tortoise!

 

[JoesMum]

Hello, Michelle, and a very warm welcome to tortoise Forum to you and Horris.
It's a Greek, like my little girl, Testudo graeca graeca.
Lovely tortoise.
Please read http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/greek-tortoise-testudo-graeca-care-sheet-overview.87146/
for some help, though the tortoise seems to be doing great so far!

Hello and welcome @horris.

I completely agree. Welcome from me and Joe, a TGG (Testudo Graeca Graeca) living in west Kent

I imagine Horris is a 'garden tort' like Joe so you will probably find this useful too
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/outdoor-accommodation-in-a-colder-uk-climate.140866/

I'm happy to take questions... we've had Joe for 46 years and live pretty close to you climate wise

Just so you know, Horris's diet should be leafy greens.

Just like Joe, he'll adore eating red stuff like tomatoes and strawberries. Unfortunately, Greeks can't digest sugars properly, they cause kidney and digestive problems, so fruit, tomato, carrot and peppers should only be fed very sparingly and very occasionally.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Michelle and Horris !

 

[TammyJ]

Hello and welcome! What a beautiful tortoise!

 

[RIO'S MOM]

Hello, welcome to the tortoise forum. A great place to get answers.
RIO says "hi", too.

 

[Katy1986]

Hello from Essex!