My tortoise laid an egg for the first time.

[Athcc]

Hello

I had 2 tortoises for almost two years ago.

I was told that the oldest being 7 years is a male. And the other is a 4 years old female.

Today when I went to feed them I saw an egg above the ground that wasn't there this morning.

I thing it was underground. But now the weather become warmer they dig themselves underground and I think they took the egg out in the process.

My question is what I should do to the egg. And should I dig and see if there is more eggs or is it best to just let it be.

* The weather these days about 25° to 36° degree. And I Pour out water to the soil to let them cool and to create some Humidity.

 

[Ruszian Tortoise]

What species are they?

 

[Athcc]

Not sure but I was told here that they are western herman.

These are some pic I took of them.

 

[Ruszian Tortoise]

I don't know much, but no one was responding... I'll tag some people who know more than me.
@Tom @GBtortoises @Yvonne G
Help please

 

[Athcc]

Thanks for your help.? I hope someone can answer me ?

 

[GBtortoises]

Neither are Western Hermann's, both are Spur-thighed (also known as a "Greek") tortoises. The darker one looks to be Testudo ibera. Not sure about the lighter one without seeing some photos of the front of the carapace and the head.

 

[HoosierTort]

Agree with Gary, neither is Thh and the dark looks Ibera.

 

[Ruszian Tortoise]

Neither are Western Hermann's, both are Spur-thighed (also known as a "Greek") tortoises. The darker one looks to be Testudo ibera. Not sure about the lighter one without seeing some photos of the front of the carapace and the head.

I know it's not my thread, but just in case time is of the essence, what should Athcc do with the egg?

 

[wellington]

@HermanniChris can you offer some help please.

 

[HermanniChris]

Certainly are Greek tortoises and are not Hermann’s of any kind. One looks like a possible mix and the other looks like a T. g. terrestris but both may actually be terrestris.

 

[Ruszian Tortoise]

Certainly are Greek tortoises and are not Hermann’s of any kind. One looks like a possible mix and the other looks like a T. g. terrestris but both may actually be terrestris.

What should he/she do with the egg?