So we found this little guy outside a friend's house earlier today, and we're trying to figure out what kind of tortoise he is so we can take care of him properly. We have a desert tortoise already, and we're pretty sure he's not that.
He's about 5 in long and 3 in wide, has a smooth brown shell with what looks like vertical lines coming down from the top of the shell (though it's very light, not vivid). his scales are yellow, he has long claws, and his eyes are red.
I've got a not-too-great photo because he refuses to come out of his shell. He's extremely shy and retreats into his shell at the slightest movement.
If you could help identify him and perhaps give some tips on how to care for him, I would really appreciate it.
On an unrelated note, I've named him Turlough.
He's about 5 in long and 3 in wide, has a smooth brown shell with what looks like vertical lines coming down from the top of the shell (though it's very light, not vivid). his scales are yellow, he has long claws, and his eyes are red.
I've got a not-too-great photo because he refuses to come out of his shell. He's extremely shy and retreats into his shell at the slightest movement.
If you could help identify him and perhaps give some tips on how to care for him, I would really appreciate it.
On an unrelated note, I've named him Turlough.