Supposedly a Greek?

[jackmeggers]

Hi everyone. I'm sure this is the most common post but... I'm a new tortoise mom and just want to make sure my little guy is what he is so that I can provide him with the best possible habitat. I was told he was a Greek, but being new I'm at a loss for telling the different parts and patterns of subspecies. Can you tell me for sure? I am also curious as to if he is in fact a he, but I have no pictures of his little tush atm. Thank you in advance!
-Meg

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Meg:

Looks like a little Greek tortoise to me. He also looks a bit cold. Have you measured his temperatures all over the floor of his habitat? Being a very young baby, he should not be allowed to get cooler than 78F or so, and warmer is better.

 

[MzNENA]

I am newer to the tortoise forums but he definitely looks similar to my tortoise which is an Ibera Greek tortoise.
I would definitely say your tort is a Greek as well

Subspecies though I am not really sure, but kind of resembles an Ibera

 

[jackmeggers]

How can you tell he looks cold? That is fascinating. The first photo of him on the ground is from the previous owner, I didn't have any clear photos at work when I was on break and posting. His temperature is right around 80 atm and he just went into his log for a bit. I've been really concerned about trying to keep him warm enough. He has both day and night basking lamps, and on really cold days/nights I'll turn them both on. He only has the 10 gal he came with right now but I'm panning on making him a nice sized table soon. Thanks for the help!

-Meg

 

[Jlant85]

He looks Greek but there is one way I can really tell if he is. Please take a picture of his hind legs. With tail. Good lighting please cus I'm looking for a certain sign ^_^ I think Yvonne knows what I'm talking bout.

 

[jackmeggers]

You mean the spurs on his thighs? I hadn't really looked yet but that would make sense wouldn't it? I just feel bad looking at his little tush. I wouldn't want someone I just met looking at my tush, no matter how much leafy goodness they put in front of me. lol I think he is still too young to sex but I'll try and post some more pics of him soon Thanks again.
-Meg

 

[Jlant85]

sexing i cant answer...he is young... but YES! the spurs! =) the is one of the key indications of a greek tortoise =)

 

[jackmeggers]

I have been reading everything I can get my hands and keyboard on but never though to look for the spurs. *facepalm* I'm still intrested to see what subspecies he is. thanks again

 

[Jlant85]

He defiantly looks Ibera ^_^

 

[jackmeggers]

Thank you, It's good to know where he hails from. I was concerned he might be a Hermann's or Russian and that his Greek name wouldn't suit then lol. It's bad enough that he is probably a she. But we will love him even if he is a she. He is supposedly about 8-9 months old. So I'm saying he probably was born around April, just for sake of argument. Thanks again!