Hi, been around here for a couple of months. Thought I'd introduce myself today. I live just a little south of San Antonio, Texas. My daughter and I love tortoises. She has two Russians and I have a Leopard(pardalis pardalis). I also have a wildlife permit to rehabilitate native reptiles, which includes the Texas Tortoise. There aren't very many rehabbers for the tortoises, and not much interest either. You have to hold a permit for three years here in Texas before you can be a guardian for the Texans. I've only had mine a little over a year, so have to wait. My daughter and my wife are both subpermitees, so they are able to help me. We all had to go to a three day wildlife rehab class to qualify. Whole process took about a year. Here are some Pics.
Dominos daytime enclosure
Russians outdoor enclosure
Two views of Natasha, Boris is smaller and male.
These next two are Domino. two years in Dec.
Boris and Natasha
A two year old Texan that my daughter found as a hatchling. He is being kept by our local county biologist whith the TPWD.
Dominos daytime enclosure
Russians outdoor enclosure
Two views of Natasha, Boris is smaller and male.
These next two are Domino. two years in Dec.
Boris and Natasha
A two year old Texan that my daughter found as a hatchling. He is being kept by our local county biologist whith the TPWD.
and lovely group of torts....you know, I think that if you started a thread that briefly outlines what is involved as well as contact numbers/resources for folks there in Texas to obtain a Texas Tort permit ---it would be greatly appreciated. I know that there are folks there that have inquired here on the Forum to get information on obtaining a permit and tort.....
