QuestionHi, I recently purchased a tortoise which I was told was a Herman Tortoise but when I looked at its licience it stated that it was a Tesduo marginata tortoise. Is this the same or has the shop which I purchased it at told me wrong.
Your advise on this would be much appreciated.
Joy McDowell
AnswerHermann's are Testudo hermanni. T. marginata are Marginated Tortoises- a similar species with similar cares. Marginateds are identified by the rear part of the shell, which flairs out over the back half.
http://www.tortoisetrust.org has good care info on both. If you paid for a Hermanns and got a Marginated, you got a pretty good deal!
Http://www.tortoiseforum.org is a place you can chat with other keepers on either species.
Good luck!