Do I have a Desert or Sulcata Tortoise

[Yellow Turtle01]

Wow, that desert tortoise looks so good! Shell is so smooth... Did you buy him from somewhere?

 

[baseballturtle48]

Such a beautiful DT. I grew up in CA and had a few DTs during the 1960s & 1970s. They are so personable and intelligent, just magnificent creatures.

 

[Anthony P]

Am I missing something? Are we ignoring the fact that having these without permits is illegal?

I don't mean to be blunt. I just want to make sure this isn't overlooked if there's a chance it should be discussed/confirmed.

 

[chazd1984]

Lol he looks just like the mayor from Rango

 

[Shakudo]

Am I missing something? Are we ignoring the fact that having these without permits is illegal?

I don't mean to be blunt. I just want to make sure this isn't overlooked if there's a chance it should be discussed/confirmed.

I agree, I am happy that you're happy motherof5 but id check the law , I understand there are regulations and permits involved, and it would be a shame if it went wrong for you and the tortoise.

Also I know that there are conservation society's out there who would be interested in the fact you have a gopherus and they try and keep a record of them, for conservational purposes, I understand the species is endangered.

Seems like a good way to help and protect them

Enjoy your friend.

Joey

 

[Arnold_rules]

As several members mentioned, just need to get a permit by AZ Fish and Game to keep the tortoise. Very good looking individual, by the way.

 

[ascott]

and now my female Desert Tortoise

Uh, not a female

Also, it is not difficult to obtain a permit for the tortoise...

 

[Saleama]

Am I missing something? Are we ignoring the fact that having these without permits is illegal?

I don't mean to be blunt. I just want to make sure this isn't overlooked if there's a chance it should be discussed/confirmed.

Nope. Tom already asked where they were and told them they needed to get a permit so.... yeah.