What species is my tortoise?

[Yvonne G]

Ok, since there seems to be a bit of conflict, we'll go to the real expert - @HermanniChris

 

[rulen24]

Ok, since there seems to be a bit of conflict, we'll go to the real expert - @HermanniChris

Alright, I'll upload a quick video of the tortoise's back and tail so you can see properly.

 

[rulen24]

@Yvonne G
http://sendvid.com/0h0g4ceh
Here's a video of the tortoise!
Thanks

 

[HermanniChris]

You 100%, without any single doubt, have an eastern Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni boettgeri). No question about it. Impressive animal.

 

[Gillian M]

Welcome to the forum!

So you finally got a confirmation that your tort is a Hermann. Congrats.

 

[rulen24]

You 100%, without any single doubt, have an eastern Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni boettgeri). No question about it. Impressive animal.

Thanks!

 

[Rue]

Now why doesn't he look like the others I 've seen? Darker?

 

[HermanniChris]

Simply because they're just like us and no two are exactly the same. There's dark, light, big, small and everything in between

 

[Rue]

Well...at least I got the other one right!