is it strange that JD's plastron is all black? ive been looking at pictures on the internet today and havent seen any others like it!

Hiya,

Have you got any photos please?

Regards
Darren

Darren the photos are in the members gallery under 'tort I found'

Viv

Thanks Viv. Just checking it's the same tortoise

D:-)

Hiya,

JD certainly does have an unusually dark plastron for a Hermanns, possibly a regional variation which has been passed down through the parents genes. I did see a Hermanns some years ago that had spurs on her thighs in addition to the tip on the tail and have been talking with someone today who has a tortoise with the tip on the tail and spurs also, though she could be a Hermanns/Spur-thigh hybred. Hopefully she'll send through some photos soon.

Best Regards
Darren

ok cool thankyou for your help, i just thought it was strange id never really noticed until i looked up lots of pictures today and saw none like it! maybe JD is just special :D hehe