Hello everyone. I found an animal in my yard today and through a few google image searches figured out that it is some kind of desert tortoise. He may be a Sonoran or Mojave? Either way he is definitely not native to IL. He was not opposed to being picked up or being touched, and had clipped nails so he is clearly a pet. While I find his owner (hopefully he was not dumped) I would like to know how to care for him. Its nice and hot out, so I put him in an old rabbit hutch outside with some grass. I think he just wanted a quiet place to chill, so I let him be.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I have never owned a tortoise, although I did have a painted turtle once a long time ago.
Thanks.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I have never owned a tortoise, although I did have a painted turtle once a long time ago.
Thanks.