Adopted an Old Man

[SamB]

Rescued from the Devore Animal Shelter on 09/25/2012 - this big boy was found in Big Bear (seems odd because of the weather up there)

We adopted him on 10/05/2012 from the CTTC IE Chapter meeting.

CTTC estimates his age to be between 50-70 years old

Some weird indentations on his shell

What do you all think about his age?

Also any thoughts or ideas on the indentations on his shell?

 

[tortadise]

Hes awesome. Congrats. definitely has the very old aged look on his shell. Id say he is quite old, the growth rings are staring to smooth out a bit.

 

[SamB]

I can't believe how big and upturned his Gular horn is LOL none of our others are that big

 

[mainey34]

He is definitely old, pretty neat looking. Curious what the indents are on the top of his shell. Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

[kanalomele]

I got nothing to say but Congratulations on the new addition! I love hearing about older torts getting good homes.

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

congrats!

 

[shellysmom]

Wow, that's so cool--he's huge!! What's the orange sticker under his shell by his back leg?

 

[SamB]

The orange sticker is his tag from the dept of wildlife. All our CDT's have them now

 

[dmmj]

Wow, that's so cool--he's huge!! What's the orange sticker under his shell by his back leg?

That should be the permit, if I am not mistaken.

 

[SamB]

Correct

 

[l0velesly]

Wow, those eyes are just so captivating!

 

[SamB]

Well thank you everyone for the Congratulations. Always fun to have a new addition to the family.

 

[dmmj]

Do you know if he was a LTC or a new turned in tortoise. I highly doubt he was CB, but it is possible.

 

[Jeansie1988]

I love it's eyes, so intelligent looking!

 

[SamB]

Dmmj - no clue, devore animal shelter knew nothing about him except he was picked up in snowy big bear california

 

[ascott]

What a fantastic tort....I would absolutely say he was wild once upon a time....however, those indents are not uncommon---seasonal factors that affect food and water intake can have an affect on them...also, if this guy has survived for who knows how long in a wetter environment he likely has gone through some shell rot issues (while uncommon for this species, it can be afflicted nonetheless if in the incorrect environment, you know?)

I would seriously consider having that gular trimmed (at least the main loop up that it is doing, I bet he would greatly appreciate being able to readily eat on a forward motion vs a side to side position) ONLY if you have a reliable and well versed vet at hand--one that you TOTALLY trust by first hand experience....

Great take in for sure...

 

[kathyth]

I am so happy for the tortoise and you!
You have changed the course of his sweet life
I also love his eyes!
He is a fine looking guy!

 

[SpeedyGontortoise]

Congrats. Very cool to see the old ones. Thanks for sharing.