subspecies of a hatchling

[OctopusMagic]

I've been looking up the characteristics of different subspecies to try and figure out what Oscar's subspecies is. Oscar is only about 6 months old (I've had him for 2 months), and I'd like to know what he is. I could post pictures if necessary, but I'm just curious if I'll need to wait for him to grow more before being able to tell. As far as my untrained eye can tell, he has the characteristics of both subspecies.

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

Boy are you going to love this website, hermannihaven.com!!! I have none of the Hermann's tortoises but that website, oh that website. Loved it. : )

 

[diamondbp]

Pictures would help big time

Ww.Hermannihaven.com is incredible but it only covers variation in western Hermanns. But the same guy has videos on distinguishing the different races of Hermanns on YouTube

 

[HermanniChris]

Thank you both for the website plug

Octopusmagic-yes we absolutely can tell the subspecies of the tortoise as a hatchling. While it gets a little tricky differentiating between Dalmatian and Eastern Hermanns because they are so close, a baby Western Hermanns is noticeable from a distance.
We will of course need photos.

 

[OctopusMagic]

Here are some photos. I'm guessing Oscar is not a Western solely based on the lack of a "keyhole" shape, which leaves Dalmation or Eastern. I'm not overly concerned about Oscar's subspecies, but I'd like to know a little bit more about him and I think it will be very interesting to know. Thanks everyone!

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

Someone with knowledge will be by soon, but I just wanted to say, "Way cute!"

 

[HermanniChris]

Oscar is an Eastern Hermann's (T. h. boettgeri) and is growing very well.

 

[OctopusMagic]

Thank you everyone! HermanniHaven really is an interesting and informative site. I love all of the information that I can read about my tortoise! Thank you Chris for the ID.