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HELP in identifying a tortoise

mejohn Nov 04, 2005 11:11 AM

I have just been given a tortoise to take care of while it's "caregiver" is on vacation. Unfortunately, for both the tortoise and myself, they don't know what kind of tortoise it is.
I have a an African Spur tortoise (which this one is not) I know they require specific diets for their specific type,etc.
Any help, web sites where pictures and descriptions are located would be especially appreciated. Thanks everyone.

Replies (4)

bradtort Nov 04, 2005 12:43 PM

these websites have photo galleries:

www.tortoise.org

www.chelonia.org/species.htm

Orchid021 Nov 04, 2005 03:27 PM

How large is it?
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VICtort Nov 05, 2005 02:40 AM

Try to post a photo or atleast a detailed description...we love these Id. challenges! Good luck,Vic

mejohn Nov 08, 2005 01:35 PM

Great suggestions for posting pics. It took me a few days to get pics, but I have them on a disk and on my PC. Not sure how to post them as it asks for Image URL.
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