Mediterranian Tortoise?

[Cassidy]

Hi There- I have a tortoise, his name is Alix At the time of his purchase, we were told he was a Mediterranian Tortoise but no one seems to have information about this species. Is this such a species or is this also known under another name? We are thinking about getting a friend for him and looking at a Sulcata. Are they compatible? Any help would be great! Thank you.

 

[katesgoey]

If you post a photo Danny or someone experienced with i.d'ing can help tell you about your tortoise. Here is a care sheet for the "Mediterranian Spur Thigh" (http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/iberacare.htm). If you get another tortoise, it should be quarantined for several months (I quarantine for up to 12 months). Also,most keepers will tell you that mixing species of tortoises is not a good idea for several reasons, including pathogens that make a different species sick from another one. Because Sulcatas reach large sizes, it could be dangerous for a smaller tort to be in the same enclosure.

 

[GBtortoises]

Usually the term "Mediterranean" is used to describe the area of the world that a number of different species of tortoises are found. While they're captive care husbandry is similar some do have a few different requirements so it is important to know exactly what species you have.
Photos would help the I.D. process 100%!

 

[Cassidy]

Here is a pictures of Alix my tort I have had him for two years and love him very much. My dad helped me take the pictures. I hope the pictures help you guys to id Alix.

 

[egyptiandan]

Alix is an Antakyan Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca antakyensis.

Danny

 

[Cassidy]

Thank you for id'ing alix. Is anything compatable with him? How can I tell how old he is? Btw I am 9 years old. Are there any good websites I can check about him?

 

[egyptiandan]

You'll have to post a picture of his bottom shell (plastron), so we can give a go at sexing him. If he is a male, than your better off keeping him alone. Tortoises don't get lonely like we do, so they don't mind at all living alone.

Danny

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Cassidy:

Wow! 9 years old!! Good for you to be online and researching your tortoise.

to the forum!

Alix is commonly called a Greek tortoise. But there are several different kinds of Greek tortoise, so in your research, you should use the latin name that Danny provided for you.

Please allow Alix to be an only child! Male tortoises are better off when they are alone.

Yvonne

 

[Cassidy]

Im done for the night , Ill be back tomorrow.

 

[Cassidy]

Is "he" a girl or a boy?How can I tell how old "he" is?Is there any good websites I can look up?
thank you!

 

[tortoisenerd]

Welcome to the group Cassidy and Alix!

 

[egyptiandan]

Alix is a boy and about 10 years old.

Danny

 

[Meg90]

Awww look at his heart shaped Nuchal! Welcome! You are on a great site--just post if you have questions, and real, tort savvy people will answer your questions! Kudos to you for doing research!

 

[Crazy1]

Welcome to the forum Cassidy and a big welcome to Alix. I also have Greek tortoises and I have a Antakyan as well and several other of the subspeices. Try this it give some nice pic and some info http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-1465.html