I found this tortoise on the beach in Dubai. The lifeguards said it was covered with barnacles and living in the rocks. They thought it was a turtle so tried to put it in the water. I managed to rescue it and bring it home and it is currently in our garden which is enclosed and has hidden areas. It is eating happily and seems to be healthy. It is very active and paces around the house and looks as though it is trying to get out. I took it to our neighbours house as they have 6 tortoises but it started fighting with their larger male adn was quite aggressive butting its shell, so we have brought it home. No idea if it is wild or lost. Happy to keep it for now living in garden and getting advice from neighbours as they can live outside since temperature ok in Dubai.
If anyone has lost one or knows the species please let me know. Thank you
I have also posted this same message on the Introduction forum.
If anyone has lost one or knows the species please let me know. Thank you
I have also posted this same message on the Introduction forum.