What kind of tortoise is this?
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Tortoise ID needed
rhynearson
Jun 05, 2009 08:54 PM
Replies (10)
rhynearson
Jun 05, 2009 08:56 PM
ok, obviously the image didn't show up!
emysbreeder
Jun 05, 2009 09:06 PM
With no picture I will say.......its a a ...its coming in ...just a sec...Hermans! Vic
rhynearson
Jun 05, 2009 09:08 PM
Thanks, I'm trying again with the pic, but am not great with computers!
rhynearson
Jun 05, 2009 09:13 PM
Maybe this will work
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rhynearson
Jun 05, 2009 09:45 PM
Red foot right? I just don't understand the color...
zovick
Jun 06, 2009 08:50 AM
Hi,
Yes, you are right; it looks to be a Redfoot. It has the effect in the pattern described as "marbling" which I have most often seen used to describe the Cherryhead Redfoots in particular. Did you see it in a pet store or???
rhynearson
Jun 06, 2009 09:28 AM
It was offered to me for sale, I thought the dark color may have been a dietary issue.
davidfabius
Jun 06, 2009 11:25 AM
It is a regular cherry head red foot, the marbling and head color are within the usual range, although it is a little too brown. Diet may later their coloration over the years.
rhynearson
Jun 06, 2009 06:51 PM
Even with the brown as dark as it is, you think it will lighten with proper care.
Hopefully I can turn this little guy around then
davidfabius
Jun 06, 2009 11:39 PM
"Even with the brown as dark as it is, you think it will lighten with proper care.
Hopefully I can turn this little guy around then"
Which part of the pattern do you expect to lighten?
The white marbling appears when the baby tortoise begins growth, it is not unlike the stars in star tortoises, in that it takes shape during growth.
Adults usually dont have that much marbling-they may lose it-, although I did have a large female which I got as a juvenile with lots of marbling, and kept them to adult size.
Is it a little guy?
It is difficult to judge from a photograph, but it looks to be at least 6 inches long, so a young subadult.
Also, difficult to judge by the photos angle- and you cn never tell 100%-, but guy or gal? The rear plastron seems to be quite round.
It does show some dehydration if you look at the head scutes.Cherry heads usually have thinner skin on the head as compared to some yellow headed redfoots, like Bolivians, where the head seems to be covered by plastic platelets, sort of...
With more humidity the red color on the head will be enhanced.
Good luck!
David
