Greek Tortoise Care Guide

An enormously domed carapace joins the singly hinged plastron through a thick bridge. The color levels from yellow-gold to darkish brown or black. Flecks, borders, rays and spots on the shell produce a pattern harking back to a Greek mosaic, hence the not unusual name. One to three raised scales, spurs or tubercles are placed on either side of the tail, on every thigh (these spurs are the reason for the trade call, the Mediterranean spur-thigh tortoise). The head is blunt with big eyes and the front legs exhibit massive scales and thick, effective claws. This book will guide you on the ideal details about Greek tortoise