Some gopher tortoises

These are two of the three tortoises that live under my brother in laws shed in Florida. 1 more week and I'll be there snapping pictures .

How lucky he is to have wild tortoises. I've been interested in turtles and tortoises for over 50 years and have NEVER seen a turtle or tortoise other than a captive one.

Yvonne G said:

How lucky he is to have wild tortoises. I've been interested in turtles and tortoises for over 50 years and have NEVER seen a turtle or tortoise other than a captive one.

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Yeah, you got to get out more. There are western pond turtles all over the central valley.

Yvonne G said:

How lucky he is to have wild tortoises. I've been interested in turtles and tortoises for over 50 years and have NEVER seen a turtle or tortoise other than a captive one.

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I saw a pacific pond turtle in a lake a few bays ago

I live in Florida as well! I love having surprise visits from gopher tortoises, lol.

Is there a state/national park in Florida that has a larger population of gopher torts? If so, I'll add it to my list of destinations for my next Florida trip!!

Right behind my brother in laws house is the Myakka state forest in englewood

Unfortunately it's not far from the gulf and people find torts all over around there and think they're sea turtles and "help" them back into the salt water

Paul M Jones said:

Right behind my brother in laws house is the Myakka state forest in englewood

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Awesome, thanks! I believe I heard from an old coworker of mine that Englewood is somewhat of a hidden gem along the coast, but I may just be remembering the town name incorrectly. Nevertheless, looks nice on Google!

Paul M Jones said:

Unfortunately it's not far from the gulf and people find torts all over around there and think they're sea turtles and "help" them back into the salt water

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That's horrible! Maybe I'll "educate" a few of those people in case I come across them...

Heard something that Florida fish and game are going to start putting signs up to show people the difference. I can't understand how people don't know the difference. Though I'm sure it's all good intentions, it's sad to see people are accidentally killing them

Paul M Jones said:

Unfortunately it's not far from the gulf and people find torts all over around there and think they're sea turtles and "help" them back into the salt water

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Is there no end to human stupidity?

Will said:

Yeah, you got to get out more. There are western pond turtles all over the central valley.

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Do I see a trip to Mojave on the horizon?

I'm guessing the RSA will be out of the question for Yvonne...

Tom said:

Is there no end to human stupidity?

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Pretty sure there's not. :'(

Tom said:

Do I see a trip to Mojave on the horizon?

I'm guessing the RSA will be out of the question for Yvonne...

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Count me in! I love the desert!

Some things I found over the years

Paul M Jones said:

Some things I found over the years

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Woah, snappers!! The baby torts are just adorable!

Tom said:

Is there no end to human stupidity?

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/02/19/newser-dolphin-selfie/80604294/

Is that a baby sully or a gopher

Loohan said:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/02/19/newser-dolphin-selfie/80604294/

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Gasp! I think my heart just crumbled. :'( Only my loving tort can revive it!

gamera154 said:

Is that a baby sully or a gopher

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That's a baby sully

Yvonne G said:

How lucky he is to have wild tortoises. I've been interested in turtles and tortoises for over 50 years and have NEVER seen a turtle or tortoise other than a captive one.

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you are telling me you have NEVER seen a wild box turtle Or water turtle...